Climate Change Data

Drake & Scull International PJSC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:99.92 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:35.63 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:64.29 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1.038 TJ/year (2023)
Water Consumption:1000 m3/year (2023)
Waste Generated:6519 tons/year (2023)
Carbon Intensity:1.07 kg CO2e/AED thousand (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Safety
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
  • Ethical Responsibility
  • Economic Prosperity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced overall electricity consumption at the office by 66% compared to previous years.
  • 11.6% saving in paper usage between December 2022 and December 2023.
  • Reduced water consumption by 63% in 2023 compared to 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Launched initiatives and programs to support sustainability goals in the workplace.
  • 77 employees joined the company in 2023, 39% were between the ages of 30 to 50 years old.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a plan for restructuring and began implementing it through legal means.
  • Dubai court approved the restructuring plan on November 1, 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
  • Expand renewable project portfolio
Medium-term Goals:
  • Appoint a full-time senior sustainability officer
  • Achieve 50% of projects using Energy Re-Use technology by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Designate a ‘sustainability champion’
  • Form a sustainability committee reporting to the board

Environmental Challenges

  • Accumulated losses exceeding the company's capital, leading to trading suspension in 2018.
  • Slowdown in operations caused by the ongoing restructuring.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a financial restructuring plan involving capital increase and debt write-off.
  • Focusing on core strengths (MEP, water & environment, energy) post-restructuring.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Frequent assessments and audits to monitor and evaluate supplier performance.

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing partnerships with local suppliers
  • Requiring major suppliers to sign a Supplier’s Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Developing innovative solutions to global challenges (water supply, energy reuse)
  • Expanding renewable project portfolio

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dubai Financial Market’s (DFM) ESG Disclosure Guidance

Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Independently audited financial data; remaining content reviewed internally.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

DSI contributes through its expertise in water treatment, resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Passavant’s Water Re-Use and Energy Re-Use technologies

Awards & Recognition

  • 2018: ENI Safety award
  • 2017: Collaboration Project of the Year
  • 2017: Best CSR Campaign award
  • 2016: Sustainable Project of the Year