Climate Change Data

Saudi Reinsurance Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:355,200 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,709 kWh/year
Water Consumption:955 m3/year
Waste Generated:270 kg/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • National Contribution
  • Strong Governance and Economic Performance
  • Responsible Customer Relations
  • Environmental Protection
  • Sustainable Insurance
  • Community Care

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by 23%
  • Reduced electricity consumption by 11%
  • Reduced GHG emissions by 10%
  • Total water consumption stood at 955 m³

Social Achievements

  • Achieved Platinum category in Netaqat, achieving 71% nationalization of the total workforce and 77% nationalization of senior management
  • Women represent 30% of the total workforce (a 13% increase)
  • Employee turnover rate dropped by 8.1% compared to 2019
  • Over 2,416 hours of training provided, with 27 hours of HSE training
  • Four female collaborators nominated to attend the Women Leadership Program
  • Donated office furniture to Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah Malaysia
  • Contributed SAR 13 million in Zakat

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
  • Attained Islamic Shariah Certification from SRB
  • Executive compensation linked to performance targets
  • No violation reported and no concerns received by the Compliance Department through internal monitoring system; only one incident related to the update of corporate governance policy was reported and dealt with.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Increase women’s representation by 20%
  • Increase HSE training to 200 hours

Environmental Challenges

  • Retaining employees after parental leave
  • Increasing female representation across the company
Mitigation Strategies
  • Parental Leave Policy (10 weeks for women, 3 days for men)
  • Initiatives to increase the intake of female talent (separate section for women, safety assurance during Covid-19, recognition of international campaigns, management skills training)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Transparent selection process for suppliers
  • Aim to source locally

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN SDGs

Certifications: Islamic Shariah Certification

Awards & Recognition

  • Nominated for best reinsurer in the Middle East insurance Awards in 2019