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I am a 16-year-old student intern who has learnt Emrill, known for its excellence and award-winning initiatives, is constantly looking to better the lives of people living in the properties they manage.

I had the privilege of visiting One Za’abeel to see how Emrill has adapted the community to help the residents live more sustainably and, in turn, in a fulfilling manner. One Za'abeel is a new project - a famous luxury resort brand which offers hotels and residences. This brand-new development will be the perfect option for those who wish to experience living in the central business centre of Dubai at the gate of Dubai International Financial Centre.

With One Za'abeel, Emrill has taken significant steps to improve sustainability and reduce its environmental footprint. Two key initiatives, introducing reusable branded lunch bags for staff and transitioning from bottled water to water dispensers, highlight Emrill's commitment to sustainability.

Initially, staff at One Za'abeel were using plastic bags for food storage. This practice was not only unhygienic but also caused logistical issues with food storage and housekeeping. Using single-use plastic bags contributed to increasing waste and unnecessary environmental strain. In response, Emrill introduced its own reusable lunch bags for staff, addressing hygiene and environmental concerns. By providing durable and sustainable lunch bags, Emrill has effectively reduced plastic waste, promoting eco-friendly practices. This initiative discourages the use of disposable plastic bags and reduces overall waste, contributing to cleaner, healthier working conditions at One Za'abeel. Also, as the lunch bags and water bottles are branded, it helps promote the image of the organisation by making it evident that Emrill strives to improve sustainability practices.

Another significant sustainability initiative was transitioning from bottled water to water dispensers across various locations at One Za'abeel. Before this change, Emrill relied on providing bottled water for staff consumption, but recognising the environmental impact, the company made a conscious decision to adopt a more sustainable approach. Emrill proposed a solution to replace bottled water with water filter dispensers connected to the building’s network, which significantly reduced costs and eliminated the need for plastic water bottles. This initiative has offered substantial savings for Emrill. Moreover, it has provided the staff with continuous access to clean, filtered water, improving operational efficiency and reducing waste, positively impacting Emrill’s environmental footprint. 

The sustainability initiatives implemented by Emrill at One Za'abeel demonstrate sustainable solutions not only reduce costs but also make a tangible positive impact on the environment. By transitioning from single-use plastic to reusable lunch bags and water dispensers, Emrill has created a cleaner, more efficient, and eco-friendly environment. 

Author: Alina Abdul Kader, Intern

About Emrill

Emrill Services LLC is a multi-award-winning integrated facilities management provider in the UAE, providing a full range of hard and soft FM and manned security services with innovative solutions tailored to support its clients, including cutting-edge energy solutions and real-time performance management systems. Emrill commands an exceptionally high level of client retention and has enjoyed continuous growth since its formation.

As an industry leader, Emrill helps transform built environments to enrich, shape environments, and create great places to live, work, and visit while achieving their commercial goals by providing a range of highly effective FM solutions. Sectors serviced include residential, commercial, industrial and master communities, as well as industries as diverse as aviation, logistics, healthcare, retail, hospitality, education and leisure. Emrill's mission is to empower excellence, pioneer sustainability, and innovate facilities and environments for a better tomorrow by providing quality services, ensuring safety, and building trusted relationships based upon mutual values. Emrill strives for excellence through embracing innovation and empowering its people to be their best through a strong commitment to education and development and employee welfare.

Emrill has been recognised for its learning and development achievements, being named the winner of the BICSc award for Excellence in Training (International). Emrill also gained CPD certification in 2021, renewing its membership for a fifth year in 2025 and launching 36 CPD-certified courses.

Emrill was awarded the first ESG Label issued by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious accolade signifies Emrill's commitment to sustainability and excellence in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Operating to the highest international standards, Emrill is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 41001:2018, NICEIC and BICSc accredited. Clients are fully supported through modern IT infrastructure, dedicated client managers and a 24-hour call centre and also benefit from the newest technology, industry-leading techniques and latest equipment releases consistently delivered through Emrill's ongoing Innovation and Future Ready Programme.

To learn more, please visit www.emrill.com