Sustainable and locally sourced, palm strand board regenerates with nature.
With the zero-deforestation supply chain, we protect natural ecosystems, preserve biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability for a greener future. At DesertBoard, we take pride in spearheading the bio-economy by optimizing our production processes to minimize material waste and energy consumption, ensuring efficient resource utilization throughout our products' lifecycle.
DesertBoard’s practices align with nine of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on minimizing environmental impact, fostering inclusivity, and ensuring responsible resource use.
DesertBoard proudly collaborates with the Government of the UAE and internationally recognized sustainability organizations to drive impactful and sustainable solutions within the construction and allied industries.
DesertBoard proudly conforms to the Al Sa’afat Green Building System. By adhering to this framework, we ensure that our Palm Strand Boards (PSB®) support environmentally friendly construction practices. Our boards are designed to meet the highest sustainability standards, providing safe, zero formaldehyde wooden boards for building projects across the UAE.
We have partnered with the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary Initiative that promotes sustainable and socially responsible business practices worldwide. By aligning ourselves with the Global Compact, we reinforce our dedication to environmentally friendly operations and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
DesertBoard actively participates in the United Nations Climate Neutral Now initiative. Through this initiative, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and working towards carbon neutrality. By measuring, reducing, and offsetting our greenhouse gas emissions, we actively contribute to mitigating climate change and building a world that stands in balance with nature.
As a proud member of the Emirates Green Building Council, we actively engage with industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance innovative, safe environments in the UAE. Our membership allows us to contribute to shaping sustainable practices, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable solutions for the construction industry.
DesertBoard is a founding member of the International Code Council (ICC), a globally recognized organization dedicated to developing and implementing building codes and standards. Our collaboration with the ICC ensures that our engineered PSB boards meet rigorous International standards for quality, safety, and sustainability. By actively engaging in code development processes, we contribute to solving problems in the construction industry to help advance a more carbon-neutral world.
PSB® zero-formaldehyde boards are aligned with global sustainability frameworks and green building standards, contributing to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint Our association with these organizations fosters collaborative efforts with industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to support a greener, more sustainable future.
DesertBoard supports the UAE’s sustainability vision through developing a locally made, globally exported component in building materials. This falls in line with UAE’s goals to increase GDP by 4-5% and increase export by 24-25 billion.
DesertBoard supports Abu Dhabi’s industrial diversification strategy by decreasing reliance on imported materials and contributing to Abu Dhabi’s goal of growing the manufacturing sector to AED172 billion, create 13,600 skilled jobs, and increasing Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports by 143 per cent to AED178.8 billion, by 2031.
DesertBoard’s PSB® is manufactured from annually regenerated palm frond’s bio-ecological residual biomass available in the region, helping to combat deforestation by eliminating the need to cut down trees. This initiative is in perfect alignment with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, contributing to long-term carbon reduction goals. Furthermore, DesertBoard fully supports the UAE’s 2030 Green Agenda, particularly through:
By driving local sustainability efforts and reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to a circular economy, DesertBoard plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s greener future.
DesertBoard® aligns with and supports Europe’s climate neutrality targets, which aim for an economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction of at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, including emissions and removals. PSB® sequesters carbon captured by palm fronds through photosynthesis, with 60,000 tons of CO₂ retained annually by the factory’s manufacturing process—preventing these emissions from escaping into the atmosphere and contributing to greenhouse gas reduction.
DesertBoard’s zero-emissions boards align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, supporting its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Contributing to the Saudi Green Initiative’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 278 million tons per annum (mtpa), these boards promote a more sustainable construction industry.
Aligned with KSA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2060 strategy, DesertBoard supports the Kingdom’s Circular Carbon Economy approach, which focuses on reducing, reusing, recycling, and removing carbon emissions. PSB® sequesters carbon captured by palm fronds through photosynthesis, with 60,000 tons of CO₂ retained annually by the factory’s manufacturing process—preventing these emissions from escaping into the atmosphere and contributing to greenhouse gas reduction.
