Khaled Al-Hashmi, ADNEC's COO, said: "Joining the Abu Dhabi sustainability group will no doubt help ADNEC implement new sustainability guidelines. ADNEC will develop and launch internal initiatives, which will increase awareness of the importance of sustainability. Sustainability is an integrated part of what we do, not an afterthought. We encourage all organizations around the UAE to approach it in the same way."

In 2012 and 2013, ADNEC will implement a number of sustainability initiatives. In 2011 the company has made great progress in translating its commitment to sustainability into measurable action at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, particularly in recycling. ADNEC saw a 124 percent year on year increase in the amount of waste recycled in 2011, totaling 282,094 kg, supporting its status as an environmental leader in the UAE.

The waste recycled in 2011 meant an equivalent saving around 4,200 trees, 93,670 gallons of oil, 986,000 kilowatts of energy, 1.73 million gallons of water and 739.5 cubic yards of landfill.

ADNEC achieved these results by promoting recycling throughout the venue and by extending the range of waste categories it is able to process.

Mohammed Al-Jowder, member of the general secretariat of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, welcomed ADNEC to the group and said that they will work closely together to achieve the group's goals in spreading awareness about sustainability in Abu Dhabi.

Nabeen Al-Yafaei, director of environment protection at ADNEC, said: "ADNEC has instigated an environmental task force with representatives from across the company meeting on a regular basis to discuss new ideas."

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