Abanos showcases carbon-storing building materials across major UAE projects
Abanos says it has sequestered more than four million kilograms of CO₂ equivalent (4000 tonnes CO2e) through the use of Palm Strand Board (PSB®) across a series of large-scale construction and fit-out projects in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the growing role of low-carbon materials in the built environment.
The company said more than one million kilograms of biogenic carbon were stored within PSB® panels used across three major developments, enabling carbon to remain embedded within building structures rather than contributing to upfront embodied emissions associated with conventional materials.
PSB®, developed using palm waste-derived material, is increasingly being positioned as a carbon-positive alternative for interior applications including fire-rated doors, flooring, partitions, vanities and structural joinery components.
According to Abanos, the material has already been deployed at scale across projects delivered for Transemirates Contracting at District One-FZ in Dubai, demonstrating the commercial viability of carbon-sequestering construction materials within large urban developments.
The company said the projects collectively stored around 1.1 million kilograms of biogenic carbon, equivalent to more than four million kilograms of captured CO₂e, contributing to lower embodied carbon footprints across the developments.
Abanos General Manager Ravish Kishore said the construction and fit-out industry is increasingly being pushed towards measurable decarbonisation outcomes as sustainability requirements tighten across the region.
He said the use of PSB® demonstrates how carbon reduction can be integrated directly into material selection decisions, rather than relying solely on offsets or operational efficiency improvements.
The development aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy, which is driving increased adoption of sustainable materials, low-carbon manufacturing and emissions reduction initiatives across the construction sector.
The announcement also reflects broader momentum in the Middle East around embodied carbon reduction, with developers and contractors increasingly focusing on supply chain emissions and Scope 3 decarbonisation as part of wider sustainability commitments.
Founded in 1985, Abanos has expanded into one of the region’s largest fit-out and joinery specialists, operating a manufacturing facility covering nearly 24,000 square metres and delivering projects across residential, hospitality, healthcare and commercial sectors throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
The company said integrating sustainable materials into mainstream construction projects will become increasingly important as regulators, investors and developers place greater emphasis on carbon performance across the full building lifecycle.
