Majid Al Futtaim
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2022, 2021, 2022, 2023-2028)
Reporting Period: 2020-2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:19,519 tCO2e
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:335 kgCO2e/m2
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Building Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced embodied carbon emissions by 1,692 tCO2e in the Distribution Centre project compared to a baseline scenario. This is equivalent to the carbon sequestration of 6,107 trees.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Positive by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% reduction in embodied carbon by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Develop reduction plan and assess embodied carbon (20% reduction by 2025)
Environmental Challenges
- Accurately accounting for embodied carbon across all building materials and construction processes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a carbon accounting calculator to track embodied carbon associated with each development. Used LCA documents and databases (ICE Database v3, Environdec & Ecoinvent Database) for carbon emission values and material quantities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Use of FSC certified timber, concrete with GGBS, and steel with recycled content.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EN 15978:2011, ISO 14040:2006, ISO 14025
Certifications: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:147,627 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 666,218 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 214,097 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:147,627 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:666,218 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:214,097 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,416,773,254 kWh
Water Consumption:6,218,320 m3
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced refrigerant consumption
- Reduced energy consumption
- Reduced water consumption
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Social Achievements
- ESG initiative to reduce printed paper proposed and adopted by employees
- Sustainability training rolled out to frontline staff
- Climate risk assessment conducted
Governance Achievements
- Established several communication channels to facilitate participation in the identification and response to sustainability issues
- Published new policies for 2021 including occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion, and environmental management system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- World Green Building Council (WGBC) Net Zero Carbon commitment aligned to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Environmental Challenges
- Inconsistency in the provision and reporting of environmental data
- Conflicting sources of evidence and data reporting
- Incomplete evidence provision
Mitigation Strategies
- Recommended further training for data providers
- Recommended a formal and consistent folder structure for data
- Recommended that evidence provided be the data source of what has been reported and files be checked for completeness and accuracy
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC, UN SDGs, TCFD
Third-party Assurance: Upstream Sustainability Services, JLL
Reporting Period: 2022
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
- Climate Change
- Social Impact
- Economic Inclusion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Wellbeing
- Circular Economy
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 11% reduction in market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019 baseline
- 51 million kWh of renewable energy generated in 2022
- 54 green certified Majid Al Futtaim assets
- Mall of the Emirates achieved LEED EBOM Platinum certification
- 94% green star applicable tenancies rated 3-star or above
- 60% reduction in Tilal Al Ghaf’s office annual carbon footprint
- Phased-out single-use plastic bags across 6 countries in Majid Al Futtaim - Retail
- Installed and signed 16 million kWh of renewable energy and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in 2022
Social Achievements
- 20,000 employee engagements during Wellness Week
- +20,930 frontline employees completed sustainability training
- EGP 650,000 provided by Carrefour Egypt to establish three classrooms for female students
- 233 Egyptians graduated from the Almaza Recruitment and Training Centre with an 81% job placement rate
- 70 stores rolled-out the Merge Interpreter Sign Language platform
- 14 start-ups chosen through the Launchpad Programme (50% run by female entrepreneurs)
- 60 people of determination and their families welcomed to enjoy a ski experience
- 700 Emiratis recruited through the NAFIS programme
- Carrefour Egypt partnered with UNICEF to upskill 200 vulnerable youth
Governance Achievements
- US$1.25 billion second Sustainability-Linked Loan signed
- Top-rated regional and industry ESG company by Sustainalytics and Moody’s
- Science-based targets developed for Operating Companies
- Gold level TRUE zero-waste certification awarded to Majid Al Futtaim Tower 2
- Launched Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Increased women in senior management positions to 20%
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net positive carbon and water by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Issued a Sustainable Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: LEED, TRUE zero-waste
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- First BIO store opened at City Centre Me’aisem
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-2028
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Rethinking Resources
- Transforming Lives
- Empowering Our People
Environmental Achievements
- Expanded green-certified portfolio to 54 assets
- Set science-based carbon reduction targets
- Installed and signed 16 million kWh of renewable energy in 2022
- Phased-out single-use plastic bags across six countries in Majid Al Futtaim – Retail
- World’s first hotel portfolio to receive LEED Platinum certification
- Secured BREEAM Excellent Communities certification for Tilal Al Ghaf
Social Achievements
- 80% of products sold in the UAE sourced locally in 2022
- Supported the growth of start-ups and SMEs through Launchpad Programme (14 winners in 2022, 50% run by female entrepreneurs)
- Recruited 700 Emiratis through the NAFIS programme and 233 Egyptians graduated from ARTC with an 81% job placement rate
- Women account for 20% of senior management
- Expanded representation of people of determination
- Sustainability training for over 20,930 frontline employees in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Top-rated regional and industry ESG company by Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings and top of emerging countries by Moody’s in 2022
- US$1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) signed in 2021 (first in the region)
- ESG KPIs linked to executive performance rating and bonus
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become net positive in carbon by 2040
- Become net positive in water by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve various targets outlined in 11 SBCs by 2028
Short-term Goals:
- Phase-out single-use plastics within operational control by 2025
- Reduce food waste by over 50% by 2028
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid transformations driven by technological advancements, shifting stakeholder needs and expectations, and growing environmental concerns
- Urbanisation and population growth driving demand for sustainable infrastructure
- Social and political instability negatively impacting markets and supply chains
- Climate risks in MENA region (rising temperatures, water stress, extreme weather events)
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a long-term sustainability strategy (Dare Today, Change Tomorrow)
- Enhanced monitoring and reporting against Sustainable Business Commitments (SBCs)
- Risk mitigation approach to monitor and manage internal and external risks
- Continuous engagement with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising temperatures
- Water stress
- Extreme weather events
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, TNFD, World Economic Forum’s Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party auditor