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 🌟 Exciting News in the Steel Industry! 🌟 Today marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s commitment to steel safety and quality with the formal approval of the first downstream processor under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) and the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM). We are thrilled to announce that CARES, the world’s leading steel certification authority, has granted approval for a range of specialist reinforcing steels produced by Al Gurg Building Services (AGBS). This achievement reflects the high-level market requirements recently established by the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT) . In collaboration with MoIAT and other stakeholders, CARES has utilized its innovative digital ecosystem for third-party audits, ensuring the utmost quality and compliance in the steel sector. A special ceremony to honor AGBS as the first downstream processor to achieve this prestigious approval took place on Friday, with key representatives from both AGBS and CARES in attendance. We were proud to have Mr. Abdulrahman Al Shaibani, COO of the Steel Cluster at Al Gurg Family, alongside John Shafeek, General Manager, and Magdi Abdelwahed, Plant Manager, representing AGBS. This was another important moment in the ongoing journey of innovative assurance processes we continue to see in the UAE. The approved products include: - ISO 6935-2 Grade B500A WR Coil and Bar (6mm) - ISO 6935-2 Grade B500B WR Coil and Bar (8mm to 12mm) - ISO 6935-3 Welded Fabric (8mm to 12mm) AGBS is part of the esteemed Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG), which encompasses 30 companies serving diverse client needs across the GCC. This achievement underscores our collective commitment to enhancing the steel industry’s standards and practices. Congratulations to AGBS and all involved in this remarkable accomplishment! #SteelSafety #QualityAssurance #CARES #ECAS #EQM #Sustainability #Innovation

On Thursday, 28th November, CARES was excited to host industry leaders, innovators and other key stakeholders at CARES' GCC Stakeholder Day and Technical Workshop held in Dubai. This event underscored the steel industry’s collective commitment to driving sustainability, innovation, and compliance across global markets. The day featured insightful presentations from distinguished speakers: Mr. Ayhan Tugrul, COO of CARES, shared critical updates on CARES Middle East and East Asian Markets including: UAE: Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT) Steel Regulation Saudi Arabia: Giga Project specifications (NEOM, Murabba, Riyadh Airport) and SASO updates Singapore: SGBP Certification Scheme and Land & Transport Authority (LTA) Specs Hong Kong: CEDD & DevB Standards Mr Ladin Camci, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer, CARES, gave an update on CARES Digital Journey and Sustainability Scheme and EPD Programme including ResponsibleSteel™ and The Global Steel Climate Council® Steel Climate Standard Certification Programmes. Ladin's update coincided with the recent publication of CARES' latest Sustainability Report. In addition, CARES was honoured to welcome Mr. Marcin Wronowski, Senior Sustainability Manager at NEOM, and Mr. Carl Papavarnava, Executive Director at New Murabba, as distinguished guests. These discussions highlighted how CARES is championing industry transformation through our Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) schemes, as well as digital innovations through the CARES Cloud and materials passports. Collaboration and shared expertise drive critical conversations on how we can collectively shape a more sustainable, resilient steel industry. We extend our deepest thanks to all speakers, participants, and partners who contributed to the success of this event. #carescertification #GCCStakeholderDay #sustainability

CARES is excited to announce the release of our 2024 Sustainability Report, which covers detailed data from 2023 and updates for 2024. This report highlights our ongoing efforts to drive sustainability in the constructional steel industry and underscores the positive impact of our certification schemes.    Key Insights from the report include: Important developments in Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) & Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Schemes By promoting and monitoring the adoption of these schemes, CARES plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable practices across the sector.   Rapid Growth in Stand-Alone EPDs We have seen significant growth in the issuance of independent EPDs, helping to ensure transparency and environmental accountability.   Digital Innovation The CARES Cloud and Digital Product Passports are transforming how product information is managed, improving traceability and efficiency throughout the supply chain. Providing independently verified company assurance evidence and product level compliance evidence.   Impactful Case Studies Real-world examples demonstrating tangible improvements in biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and responsible sourcing practices from our approved firms.   Lee Brankley, CEO of CARES, stated, “The construction industry has to navigate a confusing maze of supplier and product level  information. Our 2024 Sustainability Report transparently and clearly demonstrates how our sustainability schemes and independent, third-party certification can drive Environmental, Social and Governance performance improvements across the constructional steel value chain.”    We invite you to explore the full report and discover how CARES is working hard to lead the way in sustainable steel production.   Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/eF_9pu2D #carescertification #sustainability #greensteel

CARES is pleased to announce that Union Iron and Steel Company LLC has been awarded the UAE's Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT) EQM and ECAS certificates. These prestigious certifications were officially presented to Dr. Musa Souri, CEO of Union Iron and Steel, by Mr. Lee Brankley, CEO of CARES, at a special Certificate Appreciation Ceremony. These certifications, issued by MoIAT following an extensive period of regulatory collaboration with CARES, are testament to Union Iron and Steel's ongoing commitment to quality, safety and sustainability in its manufacturing processes which are designed and delivered at their steel making facilities in Abu Dhabi. They signify Union Iron and Steel's dedication to meeting and exceeding national and international standards, while contributing to the UAE’s ambitious vision for industrial excellence. Both Mr Brankley and CARES' Chief Operating Officer Ayhan Tugrul congratulated Dr Souri on the company's outstanding achievements. All those attending the Certificate Appreciation Ceremony acknowledged the steps taken by MoIAT in pursuit of continuous improvement in this strategically important industry - both in the UAE and beyond. #carescertification #UnionIronandSteel

CARES is pleased to announce that Qatar Steel Company FZE (UAE Branch) has been awarded MoIAT EQM and ECAS certificates. The certificates were officially presented by Mr. Lee Brankley, CEO of CARES, during a special Certificate Appreciation Ceremony held recently. These prestigious certifications, issued by the UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT), are a testament to Qatar Steel FZE’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability in steel manufacturing.   Receiving these certificates Engineer Faisal Abdulla Al-Saei said the awards marked a significant milestone in CARES' and Qatar Steel's shared journey to continuously enhance product excellence and align with the UAE’s national vision for industrial innovation and regulatory compliance. #carescertification #QatarSteel

Steel award marks “truly transformative” safety change in construction     A highly symbolic construction industry milestone was reached in Abu Dhabi with a presentation of the first fully digital steel safety award to one of the Middle East’s most important manufacturing groups.   The award, presented to EMSTEEL Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Saeed Al Remeithi by Lee Brankley, CEO of the world’s leading steel assurance body CARES, follows more than five years “diligent and painstaking digital development work” which has now been formally adopted on the UAE’s statute book.   EMSTEEL are the first recipients of the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) certificate for reinforcing steel product assurance. This scheme, mandated by the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), brings a “truly transformative step-change in product provenance transparency in our industry,” according to Mr Brankley.   As a leading internationally renowned construction Group – acknowledged as the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer – Mr Brankley said EMSTEEL (formerly Emirates Steel) have been dynamic and supportive early adopters of CARES digital ecosystem, developed as part of a planned shift away from vulnerable, outdated, paper-based certification.    Each batch of reinforcing products entering construction supply chains from EMSTEEL’s manufacturing facilities in the region are fully assured, with a simple smartphone QR-code scan giving instant visibility of the steel’s ‘back story’, meaning material, quality and sustainability information is freely available to project sponsors.     CARES is the recognised sector leader in certification schemes, providing assurance to clients engaged in the manufacture and fabrication of safety-critical reinforcing steels. With a 40-year track record of building confidence in products entering the supply chain, a long-term strategic move to wholly digital solutions based around the CARES Cloud App was agreed by the CARES Board in 2019 – but within months the pandemic served to accelerate rollout of the scheme to international clients.   The UAE led the way, with EMSTEEL at the forefront of the drive to digital, said Mr Brankley. “We worked very closely with regulators at MoIAT and of course clients such as EMSTEEL and I’m pleased to confirm that the outcome has been a truly transformative step-change in product provenance transparency.”   He explained: “We worked closely with multiple stakeholders like EMSTEEL in this process; auditors and technical teams were engaged in diligent and painstaking digital development work – and we are grateful for the encouragement we received from MoIAT during this process, leading to today’s event and this first certificate.”    The ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) during the prestigious ADIPEC energy and petroleum conference attended by representatives from more than 2200 companies worldwide.

CARES is excited to have welcomed industry stakeholders to our recent CARES TR Stakeholder Workshop, where we explored critical updates and strategies shaping the future of steel certification and sustainability. Presentation included:: CARES Key Strategies Update: 2025 – 2030 Mr. Lee Brankley, CEO of CARES, outlined our vision for sustainable, compliant and pacesetting digital practices that will drive the steel industry's next era. East Asian and Middle Eastern Markets Update Mr. Ayhan Tugrul, Chief Operating Officer, CARES, shared insights into new product conformity regulations and updated green steel requirements, highlighting market-specific standards, including: Singapore: Project specs, SGBP Certification Scheme, LTA Specs Hong Kong: CEDD & DevB standards UAE: Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT) Steel Regulation Saudi Arabia: Specifications for Giga Projects (NEOM, Murabba, Riyadh Airport) and SASO updates CARES Digital Journey, Sustainability, and EPD Programme Mr. Ladin Camci, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer, provided an overview of CARES' digital transformation and sustainability roadmap. This includes our ongoing commitment to the ResponsibleSteel™ and Global Steel Climate Council® Steel Climate Standard Certification Programmes, which further enhances our core mission for a transparent and climate-resilient steel sector. These discussions reinforced CARES’ role in shaping industry standards and ensuring that safety critical reinforcing steels moving along rapidly changing international supply chains meet rigorous quality, sustainability, and compliance standards across diverse markets. Thank you to all who joined. #carescertification #stakeholders #sustainability 

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We're Hiring!! CARES is looking for a talented professional to provide technical and administrative support to our Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer (CT&SO). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the construction and steel industries. Whether you're interested in part-time or full-time work, this home-based role offers flexibility, with the possibility of travel within the UK and overseas.  We’re seeking someone who is passionate about sustainability, with an eye on the future of the construction industry. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. For more information, contact Michelle Knight at secretary@carescertification.com. Full details and job description (Senior Environmental Specialist) are available on our website. https://lnkd.in/eqRXRnJa #carescertification #hiring #sustainability #SeniorEnvironmentalSpecialist