Climate Change Data

Brooge Energy Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Expand the scale of existing operations by completing Phase II and operating the BIA Refinery
  • Growth through Expansion of BPGIC’s Facilities and Geography
  • Continue to build relationships with potential customers

Environmental Challenges

  • limited operating history
  • reliance on BIA and storage customers for revenue
  • impact of Phase I ancillary service usage on profitability
  • potential difficulties finding replacement customers for expiring contracts
  • risks and expenses associated with Phase II construction
  • reliance on BIA for Phase II and BIA Refinery revenues
  • scarcity of land in Fujairah limiting expansion
  • risks of accidents at BPGIC Terminal
  • operating hazards at BIA Refinery
  • volatile refining margins
  • dependence on Senior Management expertise
  • material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting
  • regulatory compliance
  • dependence on Port of Fujairah facilities
  • restrictive covenants in Bond Financing Facility
  • fixed cost nature of operations
  • dependence on IT and operational systems
  • substantial capital investment needed for future expansion
  • political and economic conditions in Fujairah and the UAE
  • potential impact of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events
  • climate change-related legislation or regulations
  • costs of maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
  • violations of anti-corruption laws or economic sanctions programs
  • tax liabilities associated with indirect taxes
  • changes to VAT law in the UAE
  • impact of US dollar/UAE dirham exchange rate changes
  • unlawful or arbitrary governmental action
  • uncertain legal and regulatory environment
  • potential impact of registration rights and securities sales on share price
  • potential delisting from NASDAQ
Mitigation Strategies
  • hiring new CFO and finance personnel with public reporting experience
  • conducting trainings for new employees on IFRS and SEC reporting requirements
  • appointing a third-party consultant to prepare financial reporting processes
  • implementing long-term incentive plans with Senior Management
  • implementing corporate governance and financial reporting procedures
  • developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • installing impermeable lining to minimize oil leakage
  • maintaining insurance policies
  • diversifying customer base
  • implementing security standards and internal programs
  • monitoring employee exposure to risks
  • maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with sanctions programs

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • extreme weather
  • flooding
Transition Risks
  • regulatory changes
  • market shifts

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers

Awards & Recognition

  • Emerging Port / Terminal of the year 2020
  • Outstanding Port/Terminal Design of the Year 2019
  • Excellence in Terminal Optimization Award
  • Logistics Service Provider of the Year Award 2019