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Wilo Empowers Future Leaders At ‘Young Future Energy Leaders

Program’ To Advance Sustainability

Wilo Group, a leading manufacturer and digital pioneer in the pumps industry, empowered and educated students and youth at the
Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program for the Sustainability Days Conference 2024, preparing them to become capable future
leaders fully equipped to address key global challenges in sustainability and advanced energy resources.
The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program isan envisioned venture under Khalifa University’s flagship sustainability-focused
outreach program, jointly organised by the German Emira Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) and Khalifa University. The
program convened leading industry players like Wilo, among others, with an aim to innovate unique solu ons for a sustainable
future.
As a digital trailblazer in smart water solu ons, Wilo reaffirmed its commitment to educa ng future genera ons and paving the way
for a sustainable tomorrow by being an ac ve proponent of the program. The Smart Water Management market in MENA is
projected to grow at a CAGR of 11 per cent ll 2028, driven by burgeoning water scarcity due to geographical factors, climate change,
popula on boom and socioeconomic development.

With an aim to address per nent challenges, Wilo par cipated in three key panelsessions centred around ‘Advancing Green
Technologies for a Decarbonised Future’, ‘WILO H2Powerplant – A Smart Solu on for the Use of Green Energy’, and the ‘German
Emira Sustainability Days’closing session at Khalifa University to educate students on the future of the industry.

The group’s par cipa on in this altruis c venture further underscores its long-standing efforts to advance sustainability, led by an
exemplary corporate culture and organisa onal goals.
During the panel discussions, Yasser Nagi, Group Director of Wilo Middle East and North Africa at Wilo Group, highlighted their
newly revamped sustainability plan, which aligns with all of its corporate strategies. He further discussed the diverse ini a ves aimed
at reducing the company’s carbon footprint, highligh ng the u liza on of climate-neutral hydrogen to power on-site electric vehicle
fleets as a significant example.
Nagi said: “At Wilo, we save energy and protect the environment by u lising highly efficient pumps and facilita ng a sustainable
value chain. Sustainability and social responsibility are at the core of our organisa on, through which we aim to make a las ng impact
across key areas of ‘crea on’, ‘care’ and ‘connec on’. Driven by this noble commitment, we ac vely endeavour to nurture young
minds by raising awareness of environmental challenges. As climate change concerns rise, more and more businesses are embracing
sustainability. However, these efforts need to be supplemented by robust prepara on for future challenges. By educa ng future
leaders of our community, embracing cu ng-edge technology and pioneering efficient pump solu ons we aim to usher in a
promising tomorrow.”

Fouad Ahmed, Regional Marke ng Manager of Wilo,was also one of the key par cipants at the event’s concluding session,during
which he highlighted the company’s role as a premier provider of pump technologies. He further discussed Wilo’s vision to deliver
excep onal solu ons that bolster sustainability efforts worldwide.

Ahmed said: “By priori sing eco-friendly prac ces and social responsibility, we aim to lead the transi on towards a greener future.
We are also ac vely collabora ng with local governments, industries and communi es in the Middle East region to promote
sustainable prac ces.Our H2POWERPLANT at the Wilopark in Dortmund, Germany, epitomises the future of green energy, and we
aim to replicate the same in the Middle East,pioneering sustainable solu ons across the region”

Rooted in sustainable values, the organisa on endeavours to nurture a be er tomorrow,by embracing eco-friendly prac ces through
their smart pumps’ solu ons. Wilo remains steadfast in its commitment to eleva ng the regional landscape through its long-term
strategic vision, while recognising the indispensable role of future leaders in achieving crucial sustainability goals.

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