AJi Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2023-12)
Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2023-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:704.13 tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:292.89 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:411.24 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:4169 GJ/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Annual GHG emissions dropped from 742.82 to 704.13 tonnes CO2e between 2022 and 2023.
- Reduced electricity consumption per employee from 2.35 GJ in 2022 to 2.12 GJ in 2023.
Social Achievements
- 17% increase in workforce from 908 employees in 2022 to 1063 in 2023.
- Maintained a 1:1 gender ratio for entry-level wages in UAE, KSA, and JOR.
- Organized various employee well-being initiatives, including workshops on mental health and smoking cessation.
Governance Achievements
- Established compliance committees in JOR, UAE, and KSA to oversee operations and ensure adherence to standards.
- Underwent a rebranding process to better reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Incorporate Scope 3 emissions into GHG emissions inventory.
- Monitor waste generation and implement responsible waste management practices.
- Conduct a thorough water assessment.
Environmental Challenges
- Data limitations in collecting comprehensive energy consumption and GHG emissions data, particularly for company vehicles.
- High employee turnover rate (42.3%).
Mitigation Strategies
- Committed to improving data collection methods for future reporting.
- Implementing initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers whenever feasible.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
AJi's projects and initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable infrastructure development, education initiatives, and water and sanitation projects.