BEEAH Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:11% (BEEAH HQ)
ESG Focus Areas
- Transitioning to the Circular Economy
- Protecting the Environment
- Pioneering a Sustainable Quality of Life for Our People
Environmental Achievements
- Diversion rate from landfill reached 90%
- Inaugurated the region’s first commercial-scale waste-to-energy plant, producing 30MW of low-carbon electricity and diverting 300,000 tonnes of waste from landfill yearly
- Launched Alternative Green Fuel Recycling facility, converting commercial waste to alternative green fuel for cement industries
- Achieved 90% waste diversion from landfill by the end of 2022
Social Achievements
- Overall customer satisfaction of 92%
- 5,849 hours of training for employees
- 94.53% of procurement budget spent on local suppliers
- Awarded the “Great Place to Work” certification in 2023
Governance Achievements
- Established the Group’s Internal Audit department in 2021
- Implemented a Compliance Framework to oversee and manage compliance responsibilities
- Joined hands with the UAE Internal Auditors’ Association as its exclusive sustainability partner
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% waste diversion from landfill
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) by 70% in 2022 compared to 2021; Achieve LTI < 0.5 by 2025
- Implement health surveillance for employees exposed to occupational hazards in Sharjah divisions by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Dealing with non-recyclable waste
- Language barriers within the workforce (Hindi/Urdu speaking blue-collar workers)
Mitigation Strategies
- Redirected non-recyclables to the waste-to-energy facility
- Provided training and instructions in Hindi/Urdu, utilizing bilingual translators
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All new suppliers screened using environmental criteria
Responsible Procurement
- 94.53% of procurement budget spent on local suppliers
- Environmental criteria for screening suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Waste-to-energy and waste-to-hydrogen projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 17025 (Environmental Laboratory)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
- SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Alternative green fuel
- Recycled materials from MRF
- Biodiesel from used cooking oil
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards listed in the report (Middle East Energy Awards, Gulf Sustainability & CSR Awards, etc.)