Company: AD Ports Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Company Description: Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.
Nomination Category: Sustainability Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Sustainability Leadership Award - in the Middle East and Africa
 Nomination Title: AD Ports Group
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since 1 January 2021, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Established in May 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) is a developer and operator of ports and industrial zones headquartered in Abu Dhabi. ADPG is recognized as a premier trade hub and is one of the most important contributors to trade and the economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accounting for 7.5% of the country’s Non-Oil GDP and supports 212,000 jobs in the UAE.
ADPG owns, manages and operates 11 ports and terminals in the UAE and Guinea, including the flagship deep water container port, Khalifa Port (KP), and the industrial zones KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) and ICAD (Industrial City Abu Dhabi) through the merger with ZonesCorp. Alongside port and terminal operations, ADPG provides marine services such as vessel traffic services and harbour tug and towing; maritime training; cruise services; digital solutions; logistics; industrial and freezone services such as warehouse solutions and land lease; and, support services including security, fire and rescue, medical emergency, oil spill response and waste management.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2021 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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ADPG has witnessed unprecedented growth and success since it was established in May 2006. As a Group, we are managing a diverse portfolio of Ports, Industrial Zones, Maritime, Logistics and Digital clusters.
ADPG is governed by a board of directors who are committed to driving financially sound and socially and environmentally responsible operations. Their commitment has established ADPG as a leading corporate in the region demonstrating strong, sustainable and responsible growth.
Our Energy and GHG Management framework is underpinned by improving efficiency, embracing innovation and integrating renewable energy across our value chain. At ADPG, we are committed to the responsibility we shoulder toward mitigating climate change. We have a robust energy management system that continuously monitors our energy consumption and seeks to reduce our energy intensity and dependence on fossil fuels.
- 12% decrease in electricity consumption intensity for container terminals
- 17% decrease in GHG emissions in intensity for bulk cargo volume at Zayed Port
- 10.5% decrease in fuel consumption per TEU
The environmental protection and biodiversity initiatives ensure that we safeguard environmentally sensitive and vulnerable species from any harm as a result of our marine, ports and industrial developments. ADPG undertook an initiative to relocate healthy dense coral from the development footprint of Khalifa Port to protect these corals from future development in this area.
This initiative resulted in a successful campaign of relocating over 500 healthy dense corals away from the development footprint and preventing the impact that would have been caused by construction activities.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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AD Ports is unique in its commitment to sustainability in a number of ways. First, the company has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, dating back to its founding in 2006. This commitment is reflected in the company's mission statement, which states that AD Ports is "committed to sustainable growth and transformation into a leading corporate entity in the region that demonstrates strong, sustainable, and responsible growth."
Second, AD Ports has a comprehensive sustainability strategy that addresses all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. The company's environmental initiatives include reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and protecting marine ecosystems. Its social initiatives include promoting diversity and inclusion, providing education and training opportunities, and supporting local communities. And its economic initiatives include investing in new technologies and infrastructure, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth.
Third, AD Ports is a leader in the adoption of innovative sustainability solutions. For example, the company is one of the first ports in the world to use shore power, which allows ships to shut off their engines while docked, reducing emissions. AD Ports is also working to develop new technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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