AW Rostamani (AWR) Group, one of the UAE’s leading family business groups, and Positive Zero, a decentralised decarbonisation infrastructure business, have signed an agreement to install 460 kWp (kilowatt peak) of rooftop solar capacity at the production facility of Sineo Packaging Manufacturing, a sustainable packaging manufacturer under AWR Group’s diversified portfolio. 

 

This agreement marks AWR Group's sixth agreement with Positive Zero (and its subsidiaries), bringing the total solar capacity to 2.7 MWp across six facilities.

 

The solar project at Sineo Packaging Manufacturing builds upon AWR Group's continued commitment to renewable energy, including a 2023 partnership with Positive Zero’s Distributed Generation arm (SirajPower) to deploy solar solutions across five principal locations in Dubai:

• AW Rostamani Central Warehouse, Dubai Internet City (DIC), in operation

• Arabian Automobiles, Nissan Showroom, in operation

• Arabian Automobiles, Service Center, SZR, in operation

• Arabian Automobiles, Nissan Service Center, Deira, in operation

• AWR Parts Distribution Centre in DIC, under construction since December 2024

 

Under operations, the six solar-powered facilities will cut an average of 3,000 metric tons of carbon emissions every year, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by planting 50,000 trees, powering the entire energy needs of 400 homes annually.

 

The signing ceremony was held at the manufacturing facility of Sineo Packaging located in Dubai Industrial City and was attended by Wayne Beifus, Chief Financial Officer, AWR Group, Antoine Moussali, CEO, Sineo Packaging Manufacturing, David Auriau, Group CEO, Positive Zero, and Laurent Longuet, CEO, SirajPower, a Positive Zero company, among other company executives.

 

Wayne Beifus, Chief Financial Officer, AWR Group, said: “AWR Group is committed to actively incorporating sustainability initiatives across various verticals, ensuring a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. This solar installation at Sineo Packaging is an extension of the Group’s ongoing sustainability efforts and aligns with our organisation-wide ESG framework, which supports the Net Zero aspirations of the UAE and helps meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We seek to make a meaningful and enduring impact — in business, on people, and on the world at large.”

 

David Auriau, Chief Executive Officer of Positive Zero, stated: "Our mission extends beyond providing solar solutions; it is about helping our clients drive transformative change towards environmental responsibility through a fast, simple and profitable sustainability roadmap. We are proud to partner with AW Rostamani Group on this project, building on our long-standing relationship which includes six successful projects to date. This installation will provide Sineo Packaging with clean energy and contribute to a more decarbonized future for the UAE."

 

Sineo Packaging Manufacturing is the region's only sustainable packaging manufacturer. The 460 kWp solar capacity will enable Sineo Packaging Manufacturing to generate approximately 7.7 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy across a 10-year lease period - a testimony to the company’s commitment to sustainable operations.

 

Antoine Moussali, CEO, Sineo Packaging Manufacturing, added: “We have taken our commitment to sustainability one step further - not only do we create sustainable products, but we now manufacture them sustainably as well. This partnership with Positive Zero to install significant solar capacity at our Dubai Industrial City facility is a powerful testament to our commitment to eco-friendly practices. Generating our own clean energy will substantially reduce our carbon footprint and aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative and environmentally responsible packaging solutions for the food and beverage sector.”

 

Laurent Longuet, CEO, Positive Zero’s Distributed Generation arm (SirajPower), further commented: “We are excited to be building and expanding our energy transition efforts with one of the most esteemed and renowned conglomerates in the UAE. AW Rostamani has proven its commitment and leadership time and again not only through its growth and business successes but also towards a Net Zero mandate. With supportive regulatory initiatives on the ground, Commercial & Industrial businesses today can harness solar energy and reap its short-term and long-term environmental and economic benefits.”

  

Sineo Packaging Manufacturing produces innovative, food-safe, and eco-friendly solutions for the food and beverage sector worldwide. The company offers a wide range of recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable options with customisable branding, serving over 200 businesses globally. The manufacturing facility has 15 high-speed production lines with an annual production capacity of 400 million units.

 

The new installation at Sineo Packaging Manufacturing will further enhance AWR Group’s group-wide clean energy generation and associated environmental benefits, the company said. - TradeArabia News Service