- WESAM 2026 recognised HSE achievements across 10 award categories covering Tadweer Group’s waste management operations.
- Averda and Star International received awards for contractor and facility operator performance.
- Employees and contractor personnel were also recognised for supporting a joint safety campaign with Abu Dhabi Police.
Held on 5 November, WESAM 2026 celebrated achievements across ten categories, covering areas including frontline operations, safe driving, supervision, workshop practices, operational leadership and innovation.
The awards recognise the role of employees and contractors in maintaining safe working practices across the Group’s waste management operations, where activities span multiple sites and involve a range of operational risks.
Averda was named Best Collection Contractor of the Year, while Star International received the Best Facility Operator of the Year award. Tajmee’e won the Innovative HSE Award, and Ibrahim Al Hammadi was named Tadweer Group Safety Champion.
Other categories recognised contributions to safety knowledge, driving standards, supervision and HSE leadership.
Tadweer Group CEO Etienne Petit said safety remained fundamental to the organisation’s operations, emphasising the importance of consistent standards, leadership and collaboration between employees and partners.
Hussain Al Hammadi, CEO of Tadweer Environmental Services & Solutions and Executive Director of Crisis Management, said the effectiveness of safety standards depended on how consistently they were applied in the field. He highlighted the importance of recognising risks, taking responsibility and sharing good practices across operational teams.
The ceremony also recognised Tadweer Group employees and contractor personnel who supported a joint campaign with Abu Dhabi Police. The initiative involved coordination between field teams and government partners in areas including environmental protection, public safety and community wellbeing.
Established in 2024, WESAM aims to encourage the adoption of good HSE practices across Tadweer’s operations. The programme places emphasis on leadership accountability, workforce participation and the shared responsibility of employees and contractors in maintaining safe workplaces.
