Climate Change Data

NEOM Energy & Water Company (ENOWA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:1%
Scope 2 Emissions:99%
Renewable Energy Share:13% (Duba Desalination Plant)
Total Energy Consumption:44,517.84 MWh/year (Duba Desalination Plant and High Point Reservoir combined)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water Management
  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Social Equity
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Al Bada Water Recycling Plant in operation, reusing 100% of recycled water (as of January 2023).
  • Duba Desalination Plant operating with 13% renewable energy.
  • Implementation of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) policy.
  • Groundwater extraction prohibited in NEOM area.

Social Achievements

  • Development of NEOM-branded mineral water in glass bottles.
  • Customer hardship program implemented.
  • 100% of staff trained in OH&S policies.

Governance Achievements

  • World-leading policies informed by sustainable and circular principles.
  • 100% staff trained in Compliance Code of Conduct (including anti-bribery).
  • Transparent reporting practices aligned with GRI and SASB standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net positive groundwater impact (more recharge than extraction).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy use in all operations by 2030.
  • Achieve net carbon/GHG negative by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop and implement disaster/emergency response plans.

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited data available due to being a greenfield site.
  • Need to develop further climate resilience strategies.
  • Need to expand access to water services across NEOM.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing ENOWA Water Sustainability Implementation Plan (EWSIP).
  • Investing in smart technologies and data management systems.
  • Collaborating with other NEOM sectors to improve efficiency and service provision.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of high and medium-risk suppliers audited.

Responsible Procurement
  • Screening suppliers using social and environmental criteria.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Other climate-related risks
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs

Third-party Assurance: External consultant review

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

ENOWA Water's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable water management, renewable energy use, economic development, infrastructure development, community engagement, and responsible resource management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NEOM-branded mineral water in glass bottles.