Dubai, UAE April 16 2015 -InSinkErator, a business unit of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) the inventor and the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use, was awarded for its contribution to the UAE State of Energy Report 2015 at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai earlier this month. Showcasing best practice and success stories from the UAE's energy industry, the first-ever UAE State of Energy Report was developed to bring together industry thought leaders and to support the sustainable development of the country's federal energy sector.

The award was presented to InSinkErator at the event by H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy. Commenting on the award, Mohamed Karam, Senior Business Development Manager, for InSinkErator Middle East said, "Food waste management is an important component of the environmental agenda - particularly in a region which generates significant levels of waste. In Dubai alone, nearly 38 per cent of food is wasted every day, which goes up to 55 per cent during Ramadan." He added, "We were honoured to be part of the inaugural UAE State of Energy Report and to highlight our commitment towards energy-saving product solutions in the region."

Focusing on the issue of domestic food waste in the report, InSinkErator stressed the importance of efficient food waste management systems in helping to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint. Lowering domestic kitchen waste by approximately 30%, the InSinkErator Food Waste Disposer is an environmentally responsible alternative to sending food waste to landfills where waste decomposes and creates methane gas, a major contributor to global warming.

In the report, InSinkErator shared the results of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by the company in 2013 which showed that for a community of 30,000 people, a shift to food waste disposers would provide enough electricity to power 25 homes for a year.  The editorial also highlighted additional advantages of disposers including lower water consumption per household and low associated costs of usage.

Continuing its commitment to the UAE's energy sector, Emerson InSinkErator will be featured in the second edition of the UAE State of Energy Report which will be published on International World Energy Day on 22nd October 2015. The UAE State of Energy report is the product of a partnership agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Dubai Carbon to develop a UAE-wide CO2 platform. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contributes to the report from an international perspective, and supports the project through quality assurance of all editorial via its energy and environment team.

About InSinkErator:
InSinkErator, a business unit of Emerson Electric Co., is the inventor and world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers for both household and commercial applications and is the clear global market leader. InSinkErator products are available in the United Arab Emirates through a wide network of retailers. For more information, please call +971 4 8118282, e-mail mohamed.karam@emerson.com or visit www.insinkerator.com.

About Emerson:
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world.  The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.  Sales in fiscal 2014 were $24.5 billion.  For more information, visit www.emerson.com 

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