We recognize that our actions, activities, and operations unless appropriately managed and controlled, could result in a detrimental impact on the environment, at both a local and global level.
Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of our operations. We have created a culture where environmental protection is at the forefront of our daily activities and operations. We are committed to utilizing the most efficient construction processes and materials and we are continually monitory our operations to ensure any potential and actual environmental impacts are identified, assessed and controlled through appropriate mitigation measures.
Understanding the Clients sustainability objectives and authority regulations are an essential part of the construction process
Throughout every step of the project, we work closely with Clients and their Consultants to provide the information they need to determine how their sustainability objectives can be achieved. We do this through comprehensive cost analysis, accurate design input, material procurement, streamlined submission processes and experienced LEED certified construction management.
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) is the author of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, an urban master plan that addresses sustainability as a core principle. Estidama, which is the Arabic word for sustainability, is a program aimed at promoting thoughtful and responsible development. The core of the Estidama program is the Pearl Rating System.
The Pearl Rating System is the green building rating system for the emirate of Abu Dhabi and is currently tailored, since its December 2010 launch, for the following new developments: Communities, Buildings and Villas. Similar to LEED, the Pearl Rating System has various levels of certification, ranging from one to five pearls. For all new development projects within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, a minimum certification of one pearl is required (two pearls for government buildings). This certification requirement was mandated by the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi and went into effect in autumn 2010.
Sustainability is based on a simple principle; everything that we need for survival and well-being
depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. SHALOM HOLDING is an environmental overseer, and we safeguard our surroundings by operating ethically and controlling environmental impacts.