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The 2024 Highlights
Almarai has been awarded the Gold Award in the "Employees are at the Heart of Everything" category at the Saudi Customer Experience Awards, recognizing our "WE Care" program that supports employee health and wellbeing. The award was presented at the Saudi Customer Experience Forum in Riyadh on 13 November 2024, with participation from 327 projects across 109 organizations.
Almarai organized its Annual Nationalization Ceremony 2024, where several agreements were signed with various educational institutions and organizations. These agreements aim to train and qualify Saudi youth for the labor market in the food and beverage industry through Almarai’s training and employment programs.
Almarai has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Saudi Hiking Trails Association (DARB) to support the "Takhfa" hiking trail initiative. This sponsorship is part of Almarai's strategic commitment to enhance community life by investing in local activities and promoting ecotourism in the Kingdom. The "Takhfa" trail, launched on 26 October 2024, in the Qassim region, aims to create an engaging environment for residents and visitors to explore the area's natural, cultural, and historical attractions.
Almarai has successfully concluded its participation in the 16th session of the UNCCD COP16, held in Riyadh from December 2nd to 13th, 2024. The conference, themed "Our Land, Our Future," brought together dignitaries, policymakers, and experts to address sustainable land management and drought resilience. Engaging over 70 schools and universities, Almarai served more than 500 students daily and attracted approximately 1,500 visitors. The company showcased its commitment to sustainability by reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting biodiversity.
A key highlight was Almarai's commitment to the Net Positive Water Initiative, emphasizing sustainable water management that positively impacts communities and ecosystems. This initiative aligns with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national water strategy and reflects Almarai's dedication to transparency and accountability in achieving net positive water outcomes.
Almarai has emerged as a key participant in the Sustainability Champions Program, introduced by the Ministry of Economy and Planning at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh. This initiative aims to enhance corporate sustainability in the Kingdom by fostering partnerships among leading companies across various sectors. As a designated "Champion," Almarai is mentoring three companies—Obeikan, MEFSCO, and PPC—through targeted initiatives that provide guidance, resources, and tools to improve sustainability practices and reporting.
Almarai's sponsorship of the "Environmental Compliance Forum 2024" highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Hosted under the esteemed patronage of Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Alfadley, the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the forum brought together over 40 distinguished international and regional experts from 10 different countries. This event served as a platform for in-depth discussions on the latest trends and future directions in sustainable environmental practices, as well as the challenges associated with fostering economic growth and diversification in line with KSA's national ambitions.
We have developed a comprehensive ethical sourcing process and an audit plan for our onboarded suppliers. This initiative includes regular and systematic evaluations conducted by trained professionals to verify ongoing compliance with our ethical standards, which encompass the treatment of workers, the impact on local communities, and sustainable environmental practices. Through this process, we aim to uphold our commitment to ethical business practices and ensure the integrity of our supply chain.
We participated in the 46th Congress of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) reflecting our strong commitment to advancing therapeutic nutrition. As the first company from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East to take part in this event, we highlighted our cutting-edge therapeutic solutions through our subsidiary the “International Pediatric Nutrition Company (IPNC),” which is the only facility in Saudi Arabia dedicated to producing therapeutic and clinical nutrition products specifically for children. The event was also attended by a panel of esteemed healthcare professionals from the Kingdom and the UAE, who contributed their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments in clinical nutrition.
Almarai participated in the Future Food Forum 2024, which focused on "Transforming the Food and Beverage Industry Across the GCC." The conference was graced by the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, highlighting the importance of enhancing food security and sustainability in the region.
