The Middle East’s

8. Manal Hassan

Designation: Chief Sustainability Officer
Company: Elsewedy Electric
Established: 1938
Headquarters: Egypt

In 2023, Elsewedy Electric achieved a 44% decrease in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity compared to 2022. The company’s 21 facilities reported a 44% reduction in water intensity and a 32% reduction in energy intensity. Iskraemeco Slovenia, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric, began using solar PV panels with a capacity of 870 kW. During its first month, the plant generated 1,500 kWh. The company has integrated a climate risk assessment into its decision-making process, with product design and raw material sourcing guided by life cycle assessment results and optimization.