Agthia Group PJSC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:114,859 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:42,764 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:72,095 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1188.25 TJ/year
Water Consumption:2,705,297 m3/year
Waste Generated:22,504 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Integrity
- Scaling Health and Wellness
- Fostering Positive Potential
- Shared Accountability
Environmental Achievements
- 38% recycled materials going into packaging (from 35% in 2021)
- 5% reduction in the weight of paper packaging
- 7% reduction in the weight of plastic packaging
- 14,540 tonnes of recycled waste
- 558 tonnes of recyclables collected through RECAPP
- Reduced water consumption by 65,000 m3/year at Al Foah through water treatment and reuse
Social Achievements
- 58% of newly hired employees are under 30 years of age
- 3.3% increase in female employees in management positions
- 0 (Zero) discrimination cases
- AED 0.65 million in community investments
- Launched employee engagement and wellness calendar and Happiness Committee
- Established “For the Better” CSR fund
Governance Achievements
- Developed a Compliance Framework to review internal policies
- Established a Whistleblower Hotline
- Conducted compliance training sessions
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Aligned with UAE’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Establish themselves as leaders in sustainability efforts within their industry and the broader Middle Eastern market by 2030
- Complete transition to solar energy within the next three years for all factories
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions
- Improving water management practices
- Reducing waste and promoting a circular economy
- Ensuring responsible supply chain management
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and quality
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy sources (solar power)
- Implementing energy-efficient practices
- Introducing sustainable packaging solutions
- Partnering with Veolia for door-to-door recycling (RECAPP)
- Implementing a comprehensive quality control program
- Conducting regular audits of suppliers
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 22/year
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers Code of Conduct (SCC)
- Sustainable Sourcing Programme
- Supplier Self-Assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option), UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Abu Dhabi Vision 2030
Certifications: ISO 45001 (33% of sites), FSSC 22000 (10 out of 18 sites)
Third-party Assurance: Internal assurance process
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Al Ain Plus with Vitamin D
- Bambini Water
- Alpin Alkaline
- Al Ain Zero Bromate
- Al Ain Water Box
- Yoplait Plain Yogurt
- Al Ain Plant Bottle
- Agrivita Layer Parent Nutrition
- Agrivita Broiler Pre-Starter
- Freakin’ Healthy®’s Raw Date Cookies
- Freakin’ Healthy®’s Vegan Cheese
- Al Ain Glass Bottle
- Freakin’ Healthy®’s Nut Butter-Filled Dates
- Date Crown 5G Pouches
- On-the-Go Date Crown Pouches
Awards & Recognition
- Three PRIME Awards 2022 (two Gold and one Silver)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:147,152 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:48,060 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:99,092 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:17%
Total Energy Consumption:1307.67 TJ/year
Water Consumption:2,835,115 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:55 KG of CO2e per tonne of production
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Integrity
- Scaling Health & Wellness
- Fostering Positive Potential
- Shared Accountability
Environmental Achievements
- 96% of packaging is recyclable or reusable
- 44% recycled materials going into packaging
- 55 KG of CO2e per tonne of production
- 67% recycled waste from total waste
- 1.06 cubic metres of water per tonne of production
- 883 tonnes of recyclable waste collected through RECAPP
- Al Ain Water launched the UAE’s first locally produced 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Bottles
Social Achievements
- 0 (Zero) discrimination cases
- 10.6% turnover rate
- 0 (Zero) bribery cases
- 2% Increase in our female full-time employees
- 0(Zero) complaints received concerning breaches of customer privacy
- 68% of newly hired employees are under 30 years of age
- AED 2.5 million investment on L&D training
- LTIFR 1.81 (reduced by 31% from 2022)
- AED 659.4 thousand in community investments
- Launched ‘For the Better’ employee assistance initiative
Governance Achievements
- 0 (Zero) product recall from markets
- 0 (Zero) non-compliances in communications and regulations
- 90.21 compliance in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit
- One-third of the Board is now represented by women
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Certify 100% of Agthia’s sites under ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 by 2027
- Certify all water sites for ISO 46001 by 2027
- Certify six of our highest energy-consuming sites for ISO 50001 by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Certify Al Ain water site for ISO 46001 by 2024
- Certify Grand Mills for ISO 50001 by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Reconciling energy efficiency and sustainable production methods with stringent safety and quality standards
- Managing the expansion of the portfolio and its impact on packaging needs and recycled content metrics
Mitigation Strategies
- Incorporating solar energy into our energy mix
- Partnership with Yellow Door Energy to reduce CO2 emissions by 16% by 2026
- Down gauging and light-weighting of packaging
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 40/year
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers Code of Conduct (SCC)
- Supplier Self-Assessment
- Material Traceability to Origin
- Prioritising Local Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, GRI Sector Standard for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Abu Dhabi Vision 2030
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (planned for Grand Mills in 2024), ISO 46001 (planned for Al Ain water site in 2024)
Third-party Assurance: Internal assurance process
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Al Ain 100% Recycled PET Plastic Water Bottle
- Al Ain Plus functional water
Awards & Recognition
- Middle East Waste and Recycling (MEWAR) Recycled Product of the Year Award
- Asian Water Awards Environmental Conservation Excellence Award
- ESG Business Awards Green Packaging Solution Award
- Asian Water Awards Innovation of Year Award
- PRIME Awards 2023 Packaging Design & Innovation Award
- Quality Standards Award from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition
- Job Creation and Empowerment
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Development
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact, OECD Governance Principles