Tadweer Group has honoured employees and contractors for their contributions to workplace health and safety at the third edition of its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Excellence Awards, WESAM 2026, in Abu Dhabi
The awards covered ten categories, recognising initiatives that have strengthened safety practices and improved HSE performance across the Group's waste management activities.
Recognition spanned several operational areas, including frontline services, vehicle operations, supervision, workshop management and HSE leadership. The programme also acknowledged contributions from contractors and partners, highlighting the importance of coordinated risk management and consistent safety standards across different worksites.
Etienne Petit, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Group, said: “At Tadweer Group, safety is fundamental to how we operate and deliver on our ambition to transform waste into lasting value. It is a shared responsibility that requires consistent commitment, strong leadership and collaboration across our teams and partners. Through WESAM, we recognise the individuals and organisations who demonstrate these values in their daily work, setting an example for others and helping strengthen a culture where protecting people remains our highest priority.”
Hussain Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Environmental Services & Solutions and Executive Director, Crisis Management, said: “The effectiveness of our safety standards is determined by how consistently they are applied in the field. Our teams work across different sites and activities, making their ability to recognise risks and respond appropriately essential. These awards acknowledge people who take ownership of that responsibility and help their colleagues do the same. Understanding and sharing their good practices helps us strengthen performance across our operations.”
Among the award recipients, Averda secured Best Collection Contractor of the Year, while Star International was recognised as Best Facility Operator of the Year. Tajmee’e received the Innovative HSE Award, and Ibrahim Al Hammadi was named Tadweer Group Safety Champion.
Additional awards acknowledged achievements in safe driving, frontline operations, supervisory responsibilities, safety awareness, workshop practices and HSE leadership, recognising the role of employees and contractors in maintaining safe working environments.
The ceremony also honoured Tadweer Group employees and contractor personnel involved in a joint campaign with Abu Dhabi Police. Their contributions highlighted cooperation between operational teams and government authorities in advancing environmental protection, public safety and community wellbeing.
Launched in 2024, WESAM is an annual recognition programme designed to promote effective HSE practices and encourage their wider implementation across Tadweer Group. Through the initiative, the Group aims to strengthen management accountability, encourage employee involvement and reinforce the responsibility shared by its workforce and contractors to safeguard themselves and their colleagues, with the goal of achieving injury-free workplaces.
