Alhumar Real Estate receives 4 Green Apple Awards for its Environment and Sustainability Achievements at The Pearl Island
Alhumar Real Estate receives 4 Green Apple Awards for its Environment and Sustainability Achievements at The Pearl Island
Alhumar Real Estate, the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has been honored with four international environment and sustainability awards by The Green Apple Organization. These awards recognize Alhumar Real Estate's notable achievements in pollution control, energy efficiency, water management, and carbon reduction, which are vital to promoting environmental improvement and sustainable development.
The awards were presented to Eng. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Alhumar Real Estate Executive Director of Public Services, in Miami, Florida, USA. This recognition underscores Alhumar Real Estate's commitment to its Environment and Sustainability Strategy 2026, highlighting its leadership and innovation in sustainable business practices at Pearl Island.
Alhumar Real Estate was selected from 200 nominations, including major regional and international companies, marking it as the first real estate company in the Middle East to receive these prestigious awards. Its inclusion in the World Green Book is a testament to its ongoing commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030.
Award Highlights:
1. **Gold in Pollution Control**: Alhumar Real Estate's successful initiatives include waste recycling, plastic reduction, e-waste, and battery management, and the Seabin project, which has significantly reduced marine pollution. Their strategy has resulted in substantial environmental benefits, including the filtration of billions of liters of seawater and significant waste reduction.
2. **Silver in Energy Efficiency**: Alhumar Real Estate has implemented a solar-powered intelligent LED lighting system on beaches with 80% recycled materials. This initiative and the conversion to Smart LED technology in communal areas have significantly reduced energy consumption.
3. **Bronze in Water Management**: Alhumar Real Estate's water management efforts have saved millions of gallons of freshwater through technology and sustainable practices, including using treated sewage effluent for landscape irrigation and introducing water-efficient features.
4. **Bronze in Carbon Reduction**: Pearl Island hosts the world's largest District Cooling plant, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Alhumar Real Estate has also launched eco-friendly transportation options, including a hybrid limousine service and an electric water taxi, further cutting carbon emissions.
Additional Achievements:
- Mr. Faisal Al-Hajri, Alhumar Real Estate President and CEO, received the Sustainability Executives Leader Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to environmental integration.
- Alhumar Real Estate's unique tree planting initiative for new employees and partnership with The Green Organization reflects its global social responsibility.
- Recognition by the Green Apple Environment and NAMEPA for exceptional environmental initiatives.
- Alhumar Real Estate's pioneering ESG report and GSAS Operation certification in the Gold category for the UDC Tower, underscoring its commitment to sustainable operation.
Alhumar Real Estate's numerous environmental achievements in 2022 and early 2023, including international accreditations and prestigious awards, demonstrate its deep commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices for the well-being of The Pearl Island community.
Doha - Qatar, 3 May 2023.