ASSA ABLOY Welcomes Emirates Green Building Council During Green Building Week
Dubai, UAE, 7 September 2026 – ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East recently welcomed members of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) to its Dubai headquarters and manufacturing facility as part of Green Building Week, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible practices within the built environment sector.
The visit brought together sustainability professionals, industry stakeholders, and green building advocates for an engaging knowledge-sharing session focused on sustainable construction, innovative opening solutions, and environmental stewardship. As a member of the Emirates Green Building Council, ASSA ABLOY continues to actively support initiatives that advance sustainable development and promote green building practices across the UAE and the wider region.
Guests were introduced to ASSA ABLOY's sustainability journey and the Group's global ambitions to reduce environmental impact across its operations and product lifecycles. The session highlighted the company's ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into manufacturing processes and product development, demonstrating how innovation can help create greener, more resilient buildings.
A key highlight of the visit was a guided tour of ASSA ABLOY's metal doors manufacturing facility, where attendees gained firsthand insight into production processes and sustainability measures implemented throughout daily operations. Participants also visited the company's Product Experience Center to explore a wide range of solutions designed to enhance safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and overall building performance.
Commenting on the visit, Aristidis Kotarelas, VP & Head of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East, emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving sustainability across the industry.
"At ASSA ABLOY, sustainability is everyone's responsibility and a fundamental part of how we innovate, manufacture, and operate. As a proud member of the Emirates Green Building Council, we were delighted to welcome them during Green Building Week to share our sustainability journey, from responsible manufacturing practices to the development of solutions that support more sustainable buildings."
The event highlighted the critical role that partnerships between manufacturers, sustainability organizations, and industry leaders play in supporting the UAE's sustainability ambitions. Through continued collaboration with EGBC and other stakeholders, ASSA ABLOY remains committed to fostering innovation, sharing expertise, and contributing to the development of more sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient buildings.
As demand for sustainable buildings continues to grow across the region, ASSA ABLOY remains focused on developing solutions that enable architects, consultants, developers, and building owners to meet evolving environmental requirements while enhancing safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency.