Partnership to accelerate sustainable construction in line with COP30 global goals
Fakhruddin Properties, one of the UAE’s leading sustainability-oriented developers, and Holcim UAE, the leading partner for sustainable construction, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance sustainable construction across the region.
The new partnership marks a significant regional milestone for Holcim as its first MoU signed with a Middle East-headquartered developer. It underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its geographical reach and championing sustainable building solutions that support the UAE’s net-zero ambitions.
“We will work closely with Holcim UAE to reduce both embodied and operational carbon, promote circular economy principles, and scale practical sustainability solutions with full transparency,” asserted Yousuf Fakhruddin, CEO and Managing Director, Fakhruddin Properties.
Decarbonization
“For example, low-carbon materials supplied by Holcim and other manufacturers will be a staple across our future projects. This partnership demonstrates that effective decarbonization requires joint efforts across developers, sustainable solution providers, as well as government and industry stakeholders, combining innovation with measurable climate action,” he continued.
“By ensuring traceability of materials along the entire value chain and integrating sustainable design and construction solutions, we will create communities that support wellbeing, respect the environment and nature, and set new benchmarks for sustainable development, starting with the UAE,” emphasized Ali Said, CEO, Holcim UAE.
Circular building solutions
By leveraging Holcim UAE’s expertise in low-carbon and circular building solutions through its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, the collaboration aims to deliver future-ready communities that balance environmental responsibility with social value.
A multi award-winning sustainable pioneer in the UAE’s real estate space, Fakhruddin Properties pioneered the country’s first in-building waste management system, diverting 90 per cent of waste from landfills; and is committed to delivering a wellness-optimized lifestyle across its growing portfolio, a press communication concluded.
