ADNEC wins Excellence in Strategic Supply Chain Partnership, Best Energy Management Initiative awards
18 Apr 2025 17:06
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has been awarded Best Energy Management Initiative at the 9th Annual Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards, in recognition of its planned transformative rooftop solar project, which is set to reshape sustainable practices in the events and exhibitions industry.The winning initiative—a 5 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system to be installed at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi serves as a fundamental element of ADNEC Group's net zero programme to achieve its goal to reduce emissions by 50% through 2030 while reaching complete carbon net-zero emissions by 2045.Once operational, the system is expected to generate significant renewable energy onsite, decreasing the Group's reliance on the electricity grid, while stabilising energy costs and eliminating more than 6,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said, 'This award is a rewarding milestone in our journey toward net zero. It reflects our belief that bold, forward-looking investments in sustainability are not just good for the environment—they're essential for long-term business resilience. By tapping into the UAE's natural solar advantage and embedding energy responsibility into our operations, we are setting a new standard for exhibition venues across the region.''As we continue to drive sustainable transformation across our business, this solar initiative shows what's possible when ambition and foresight is matched with strategic action,' added Al Dhaheri. 'We look forward to inspiring industry colleagues to pursue similar clean energy solutions.'Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chief Operating Officer at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, said, 'This recognition reflects the dedication and collaboration of our entire team in implementing innovative solutions that make a measurable impact. The rooftop solar project reflects ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi commitment to embedding sustainability into every facet of our operations. We are proud to contribute to the UAE's clean energy agenda and set a benchmark for responsible infrastructure within the exhibitions and events industry.'ADNEC Group has also won the 'Excellence in Strategic Supply Chain Partnership' award at the 2025 International Procurement & Supply Chain Awards. This achievement spotlights the organisation's commitment to forward-thinking and ethical procurement processes, underpinned by strategic sourcing, transparent oversight, and cross-departmental synergy.The award recognises procurement's approach to a planned 5 MWp solar PV rooftop installation at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It acknowledges the structured procurement framework and process that underpins stakeholder engagement, governance, and organisational sustainability objectives. This framework is aligned with ADNEC Group's ESG strategy and the UAE's broader Net-Zero 2050 and Abu Dhabi's 2030 Environmental visions.Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri stated, 'This recognition confirms ADNEC Group's belief in procurement as a strategic function, uniting diverse cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and projects. The approach now serves as a benchmark to showcase effective management of complex projects that meet rigorous operational, financial, and sustainability objectives."
Manal Al Ali, Executive Director – Finance & Procurement at ADNEC Group, said, 'This award is a testament to the power of inclusive collaboration, clear governance, and responsible procurement. From day one, we aligned every stakeholder around a unified vision—driven by transparency, accountability, and strategic foresight. By embedding ESG principles into our procurement framework we were able to deliver a robust, future-ready agreement that reflects ADNEC Group's commitment to operational excellence and sustainable impact.'
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