Estidama Pearl Rating System

Run by Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport · Building rating · Middle East (Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi's mandatory sustainability rating system, with strong emphasis on water — a scarce resource in the Gulf — alongside energy and material credits.

Covers: Climate health · Ecosystem health · Human health

Source: Abu Dhabi DMT — Estidama ↗

Claims that connect to Estidama Pearl Rating System

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Claims Water Stewardship
The source claims responsible water management in manufacturing — reduced intensity, recycling, or watershed-level commitments.
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Reference basis: Pearl Building Rating System reference