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The main objective behind this MOU is to demonstrate Kahramaa's and BQDRI's full commitment and ability to support the accomplishment of the objectives of Qatar Vision 2030 based on developing a sustainable built-environment for the generations to come.
These objectives include:
1- Cooperation in applying Qatar Sustainable Assessment System (QSAS) to increase the efficiency of energy and water usage aiming to reduce the impacts of climate change and provide a better living environment that maintain the balance between economic, environmental and national identity of Qatar.
2- Contribute to research and development of advanced built-environment studies of common concern to support the implementation and application of sustainability in Qatar.
The initiative of both Kahramaa and BQDRI came in response to Qatar Vision 2030, in terms of sustainable development, and to preserve the natural resources and the environment while supporting the economical boom of Qatar witnessed today.
Commenting at the signing Ceremony, Eng. Essa Hilal Al-Kuwari, said:
"Our MOU with BQDRI and the deployment of QSAS will allow Kahramaa to take the lead in addressing strategic issues related to Qatar's energy and water efficiency policies, reduction of carbon emissions, minimization of ecological impacts, and insurance of high indoor environmental quality."
Eng. Al-Kuwari added that, "This is one step towards aligning the strategic national role of Kahramaa in addressing Qatar Energy and Water Consumption and Energy Management issues with the deployment strategy of QSAS."
"Being the provider of electricity and water for the state of Qatar, Kahramaa requires innovative systems with complete flexibility. The choice of QSAS, as a rating system, was based on the advantages that differentiate QSAS from other practiced rating systems in the region," he added.
Eng. Al-Kuwari continued, "Our partnership with BQDRI to deploy QSAS is due to the fact that QSAS was developed based on local needs while leveraging best practices which is a definite advantage, especially for regions where environmental, economic, social, and cultural conditions are unlike other areas in the world."
Eng. Al-Kuwari concluded, "From our belief and commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030, partnering with BQDRI's rating system that adheres to international standards and addresses sustainability goals specific to the area, Kahramaa will serve as a premier example for government bodies and companies in Qatar, the region and across the globe."
On behalf of BQDRI, Chairman Al-Horr said, "I would like to first of all congratulate Kahramaa and BQDRI for this partnership. Both organizations share a commitment to Qatar Vision 2030 and to the need of advanced and integrated sustainability practices."
"BQDRI analyzed the real estate industry on the basis of sustainable development and concluded that there was a need for an assessment system based on the needs of Qatar and the region., All other solutions are imported and don't comply with the society, culture, climate as well as other various environmental conditions which exist in the region," Dr. Al-Horr added.
Dr. Al-Horr commenced saying, "QSAS offers a lot of advantages which are not available in any other imported system. For instance, QSAS responds to urgent issues such as preserving the architectural identity of Qatar and the region, and enhancing the creative solutions to address other challenges like water scarcity and lack of non-hydrocarbon raw materials. Moreover, this system determined the types of plants which are suitable to the Gulf environment, and are distinguished by low consumption of water as well as providing the suitable greening and other environmental issues."
"QSAS, for instance, is Qatari made designed in consideration to established global best practices. All its categories, criteria, and measurements are defined to be performance-based and quantifiable. It has a flexible scoring method which has overcome the limitations of other international rating systems," he added.
Posted by Rana Mesbah
