Strategic Gears
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-2024)
Reporting Period: 2016-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Launched the Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality, a $1 billion investment aimed at training hospitality professionals.
- Partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism for a hospitality workforce training program.
Governance Achievements
- Amendments to the Tourism Law in March 2023 to restructure the Kingdom’s accommodation industry and encourage local investment.
- New licensing system launched in 2019 to ease the process of holding entertainment and supporting activities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector’s GDP contribution to $23 billion (3% of GDP) by 2030.
- Create 100,000 jobs in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector by 2030.
- Attract $11 billion in investment and create 120,000 jobs in the hospitality sector by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Inconsistent year-on-year investment flows in the hospitality industry.
- High employee turnover rate in the hospitality sector.
- Maintaining a positive brand image and ensuring a mission-driven approach that links hospitality to proximal pillars (transportation, technology, and security).
Mitigation Strategies
- Ministry of Tourism’s Hospitality Investments Enablers program to attract $11 billion into the sector and create 120,000 jobs by 2030.
- Initiatives like the Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality to address the employee retention challenge.
- Focus on improving transportation infrastructure, digitalization, and promoting Saudi Arabia as a safe and inclusive destination.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed