ECO History :The Environmental Compliance and sustainable development Office was established within the Federation of Egyptian Industries; in compliance with presidential decree No. 64 for the year 2001. ECO provides consultancy services to the industry sector in the field of environmental compatibility, environmental management systems and energy conservation; in order to raise the efficiency of the national industry, introduce the principals and technology of cleaner production, strengthen the local competencies and capabilities, and support competitiveness.

We are operating as an independent consultancy firm and seek to broaden our field of activity in Egypt. Anchored at the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), ECO is in close contact with the industrial stakeholders in Egypt as well as the decision makers, and is quite familiar with both the potential and challenges of the local market. This enables us to provide effective and practical solutions to our clients, both local and international.

VISION: ECO strives to support enterprises in Egypt and other Arab countries in achieving environmental compliance with legislation combined with financial benefits.

MISSION:  Promoting green economy; aiming to achieve the sustainable development concept, enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian industry and improve the environmental and social conditions.

Dr. Eng. Sherif El-Gabaly is the Chairman of Board of the Egyptian Chamber of Chemical Industries (FEI), Chairman of Environmental Compliance Office Steering Committee. Dr. Sherif was graduated from Faculty of Engineering – Cairo University majored in Chemical Engineering, got his PhD from the Higher Institute of Chemical Technology, Sophia in fertilizers processing. In the present time He is the Chairman of Polyserve Group (A large conglomerate based in Egypt and involved in the production of Fertilizers, Trading, agriculture and logistics). During the 70’s he was a research engineer in the Industrial Organization of Arab League States after that he joined DOW Chemical and last position held was General Manager for North East Africa.

He organized and coordinated bilateral and multilateral cooperation between international organizations & business associations tackling regional / national trade, industrial development & energy reform policies. Dr. Sherif has a wide effective activities and participation with many industry, trade and scientific associations. He is the Chairman of Egyptian exporter’s association / Federation of Egyptian Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Africa committee - Federation of Egyptian Industries, Chairman of Egypt- Korea Business Council, Chairman of Egypt – Malaysia Business Council, Chairman of Egypt – Indonesia Business Council, Member of board of Egypt - China Business Council, Member of board of Egypt - Ethiopia Business Council, Member of board of Egypt - Spain Business Council, Member board of Industry Committee, Egyptian academy of sciences, Member of board of Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), Ex-Chairman of the board of the Egyptian Association for Fertilizers Traders and Distributors, Ex- Member of board the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Ex- Chairman of Sadat City Investment Association, Ex- Member of the board and Executive Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Ex- Member of the board of the Egyptian Holding Company for Metallurgy.

Dr. Eng. Sherif El-Gabaly,
ECO Chairman.