Almarai's head of sustainability highlights achievements at COP28: clean energy usage increased by 10%
Source: The DairyNews
During an interactive session titled "State of sustainability in the Middle East and Africa" at the United Nations Climate Change Conference "COP28," Abdulaziz Albader, Head of Sustainability at Almarai Company, shared insights into the company's sustainability efforts.
He emphasized Almarai's commitment to achieving the goals outlined in its "Doing Better Every Day" sustainability strategy plan launched in 2019.
Abdulaziz Albader outlined Almarai's strategic collaboration with research and development facilities to define and pursue sustainability goals. He announced that Almarai has successfully increased the proportion of power derived from clean energy sources to 10% across various facets of the business, including management, production, sales, distribution, and logistics. The company aims to further elevate this figure to 20% by 2025.
Almarai's sustainability initiatives extend beyond its operations, with the transformation of its dairy institute into a food industry institute. This move has not only enhanced the skills of the Kingdom's workforce but has also benefited other food companies in the region.
The "Doing Better Every Day" sustainability strategy plan comprises 25 goals and targets to be achieved by 2025, focusing on three interconnected pillars and 12 core themes that underpin Almarai's commitment to contributing to a more sustainable future.
Abdulaziz Albader outlined Almarai's strategic collaboration with research and development facilities to define and pursue sustainability goals. He announced that Almarai has successfully increased the proportion of power derived from clean energy sources to 10% across various facets of the business, including management, production, sales, distribution, and logistics. The company aims to further elevate this figure to 20% by 2025.
Almarai's sustainability initiatives extend beyond its operations, with the transformation of its dairy institute into a food industry institute. This move has not only enhanced the skills of the Kingdom's workforce but has also benefited other food companies in the region.
The "Doing Better Every Day" sustainability strategy plan comprises 25 goals and targets to be achieved by 2025, focusing on three interconnected pillars and 12 core themes that underpin Almarai's commitment to contributing to a more sustainable future.
