Al-Dabbagh Group Holding Company Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Resource Efficiency
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Animal Welfare
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 10.76%
- Sourced 2,762,852 kWh from renewable energy across all global operations
- Achieved a 4.64% reduction in electricity consumption
- Reduced electricity consumption by 13% compared to the previous year
- Achieved 30% energy savings on grease mills by introducing VFDs on pump motors
- Reduced total diesel consumption by 29%
- Petrolube reduced its activity emissions by 85%
- Reduced electricity intensity by 14%
- Achieved a 7% and 11% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the previous year
- Increased recycled wastewater by 22.3% from the previous year
- Reduced hazardous waste in KSA by 7%
- FPS reduced its carbon footprint by 2,860 tCO2e
- Tanmiah reduced electricity intensity by 14%
- Tanmiah increased recycled wastewater by 46.2%
Social Achievements
- Achieved a Great Place to Work score of 79%
- Scored 83% for colleague satisfaction
- 79% of colleagues received training on Human Rights & Business Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Zero colleague fatalities recorded
- 100% of customer complaints resolved
- 6% point increase of female management colleagues in 2023 compared to the previous year
- Introduced a new customer complaint management system in 2023, ensuring complaint resolution within 3 days
- Offered 9 internship opportunities
- Achieved a 33% increase in female colleague hires from previous year
- 100% of colleagues received regular performance and career development reviews
- Achieved a 1:1 female to male remuneration ratio for two consecutive years
- Introduced mandatory Ethics and Code of Conduct training for all colleagues
- 47,900 colleague training hours received in 2023. Averaging 14.8 hours per colleague
- 100% of colleagues are trained in Human Rights and Ethical Standards
- Increased local procurement spending in KSA by 321.31 million SAR from the previous year
- Zero recorded fatalities in KSA and UAE operations
- 14% of senior management and leadership roles are held by women
- Tanmiah recorded a significant decrease in turnover by 7.17% as compared to 2022
- Tanmiah achieved a 96% score in NSF Global animal wellness standard certification
Governance Achievements
- Implemented new and enhanced data privacy and cyber security measures
- Zero incidents of non-compliance
- Established a Supplier Code of Conduct
- Established a foundational framework for ESG risk assessments at the holding and group level
- Zero data breaches
- Security Maturity Score & Digital Maturity Score improved 2X in 2023
- Introduced a new customer complaint management system
- 100% of colleagues were trained on Anti- Corruption and Anti-Competitive policies
- Zero data and cyber security breaches
- Enhanced cyber security measures by upgrading to an AI-based Endpoint Detection and Response System
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become the number one global halal sustainable healthy protein company by 2030 (Tanmiah)
Medium-term Goals:
- Become one of the top 50 global innovative companies by 2030
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 (implied)
Short-term Goals:
- Increase female representation across all four levels of the Group to a minimum of 35% by the end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Complexities in managing subsidiaries
- Heightened compliance requirements due to various jurisdictions
- Challenges in accessing traditional financing sources
- Global supply chain pressures
- Water scarcity
- Climate change impacts
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous revision and improvement of processes
- Regular risk assessments
- Implementing appropriate controls
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Building a sustainable and resilient supply chain
- Implementing energy-efficient measures
- Optimizing logistics and operational processes
- Exploring and implementing more sustainable and efficient energy solutions
- Implementing a comprehensive environmental policy
- Developing strategic roadmaps to guide suppliers towards improvement
- Transitioning from water chilling to air chilling
- Implementing a waste-to-energy project
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG screening of suppliers
- Prioritization of local suppliers
- Requirement for GFSI certifications (Tanmiah)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather disruptions
- Flash floods
- Resource shortages
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Clean technology investments
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 27001, NSF Global animal wellness standard
Third-party Assurance: Internal assurance through departmental review and approval
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- WaterSafe (FPS)
- FlexiGreen (FPS)
- Eco Steam Car Wash (Petromin)
- Omega-3 fresh chicken (Tanmiah)
Awards & Recognition
- Gold EcoVadis Medal (FPS)
- Great Place to Work Certification (FPS)
- Excellent Service Provider (FPS)
- Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders - Sustainability Leadership Award (Petromin)
- PR Arabia - Best CEO (Automotive Sector) of the Year Award (Petromin)
- Various awards for Petromin subsidiaries
- Saudi Green Building Forum | Certificate of Appreciation (RSI)