Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption from 1,233,157 m³ in 2020 to 1,047,464 m³ in 2021.
• Reduced emissions from 0.07 tonnes in 2020 to 0.03 tonnes in 2021.
• Improved energy efficiency, reducing consumption per employee.

Social Achievements

• Maintained employee wellbeing initiatives including healthcare, meals, accommodation, and recreational facilities.
• 89% of procurement spend was with locally based suppliers.
• Contributed QAR 5,899,666 to the Corporate Social Responsibility fund.

Governance Achievements

• Compliance with QFMA and Code of Corporate Governance requirements.
• Distinct and separate roles of Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer.
• Board of Directors with three independent members.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased total electricity utilization despite per capita reduction.

Mitigation Strategies

• Initiatives to reduce power consumption, particularly in lighting.
• Partnership with Gaussin and Gam Qatar to test zero-emission electric tractors.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on local procurement (89% of spend).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: QSE Guidelines

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 90% increase in total recycled materials from 2021
• Installed solar streetlights at Logistics Village Qatar (LVQ) and warehouses at Street 41–Industrial Area

Social Achievements

• Organised various initiatives like Flu Vaccination Drive, Beach Clean-up Drive, Plant-A-Million Trees drive, Community Garden Bed Donation drive, Health Check-ups, Blood Donations Drive, and World Day for Safety and Health at Work
• Recognised by the Ministry of Labour for commitment towards occupational health and safety

Governance Achievements

• Full compliance with QFMA and Code of Corporate Governance requirements
• Board diversity with one female member (11% gender diversity)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 22% increase in CO2 emissions due to 80% increase in operational requirements from customers for FIFA World Cup 2022™
• 15% increase in water consumption due to 80% additional operational requirements from clients

Mitigation Strategies

• Initiatives to reduce power consumption, including review on improving efficiency of lighting
• Continuous activities relating to sewage treatment plants to reduce water consumption
• Route planning, vehicle maintenance, use of electric MHEs and forklifts, retrofitting HVAC fixtures and lights with energy-efficient systems, installation of skylights and smart meters

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Fair evaluation and selection of suppliers with independent oversight
• Engagement with suppliers on reducing emissions and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Partnership with suppliers sharing GWC's values

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: QSE Guidelines

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Employer of Continuous Collaboration by Qatar University
• Occupational Health and Safety Award by Ministry of Labour

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Logistics
• Inclusive Growth
• Ethical Leadership

Environmental Achievements

• 4% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2022
• 20% decrease in water consumption compared to the previous year
• 11% reduction in per capita water consumption from 2022

Social Achievements

• Increase in female representation
• Steady Qatarisation rate
• QAR 6,231,123 contribution to the Sports and Social Activities Fund in Qatar (2.5% of annual profits)

Governance Achievements

• Alignment with globally recognised GRI standards
• Zero substantiated complaints regarding breaches of customer privacy
• Updated accreditation to ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Overall increase in Scope 2 emissions due to a new facility at Al Wukair Logistic Park
• High employee turnover rate (25.60%)
• Insufficient data for comprehensive reporting of Scope 3 emissions from freight forwarding operations

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuing efforts to reduce carbon footprint through various initiatives
• Implementing strategies to lower GHG emissions
• Enhancing employee engagement, offering competitive compensation and benefits, providing career development opportunities, and improving the working environment to address high turnover
• Establishing a framework to accurately quantify total freight forwarding emissions and implement control measures for 2024 reporting

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier code of conduct
• ESG standards checks (planned for future)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 31000:2018

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes Middle East’s "Top 100 Sustainability Leaders in the Middle East"
• "Plant with Baladiya" recognition from Doha Municipality