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14 Jun 2021

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Red Sea Global’s inaugural Sustainability Report reveals environmental and socio-economic achievements

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14 Jun 2021

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The report demonstrates the integration of sustainability across all areas of The Red Sea Project and outlines future plans


 

"Riyadh, (14 June 2021): Red Sea Global RSG (formerly known as TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report detailing its pioneering approach to sustainable development and achievements to date, and commitment to transparency and accountability.

The report, titled ‘Laying the Foundation for a Sustainable Destination’, contains a comprehensive overview of how RSG is taking a regenerative approach to development of The Red Sea Project. This includes details on its:"

"* Environmental commitments, including a pledge to deliver a 30 percent net conservation benefit by 2040, only developing 22 of more than 90 islands, and powering the destination with 100 percent renewable energy, validated by the Utilities PPP awarded to a consortium led by ACWA Power last year

* Socio-economic contributions, by increasing the employment and training opportunities for local Saudis, demonstrated by its Elite Graduate Program, which provides young Saudis with practical experience for roles in the tourism sector plus conducting the Future Faces of Tourism study to understand attitudes towards hospitality and tourism careers

* Maintenance of safe construction efforts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic including Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) during the construction of marine jetties, Coastal Village and Base Camp

* Wide range of external certification standards and awards achieved, including an ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management System certification."

The report was developed in accordance with the internationally recognized Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting framework and demonstrates the project’s alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goal’s. It includes RSG’s first formal stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment which has led to identifying the material sustainability topics and focus areas for RSG.

Sustainable development requires a three-dimensional approach that combines environment, economic and societal considerations. As we set out to develop the world's most ambitious regenerative and innovative tourist destination, this report brings our sustainable ethos to life and is a public commitment to doing things differently
Said John Pagano, Group CEO of RSG.

"RSG's trajectory towards 100 percent carbon neutrality is described within the report, including the exploration of innovative carbon sequestration techniques, such as the removal of carbon through large-scale Marine Microalgae Production Farms. The project master plan was informed by a marine spatial planning exercise delivered in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The ground-breaking application of conservation and development planning supports efforts to enhance biodiversity and conservation-priority species distributions across almost 1,300 square kilometres of pristine lagoon.

RSG has partnered with Al Falah Ready Mix on the supply of low carbon ""green"" concrete as well as Saudi Amana Contracting for the delivery of pre-finished modular units. These innovative approaches are supporting RSG to meet its strict sustainability targets and providing a blueprint for other developments with regenerative ambitions."


 

"The report also highlights RSG's socio-economic commitments which include the company's Sustainability Stewards initiative. This initiative provides local talent with bespoke training to raise their awareness on the need to preserve the environment, and build an understanding of the fauna and flora, and the importance of biodiversity for our planet. Beside its importance for the environment, this initiative is also in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its commitment to developing local talent who can compete internationally.

Carlos Duarte, Professor of Marine Science at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), said: ""RSG is creating a development that goes beyond all previous measures of sustainability and is leading the industry to a greener and bluer, more equitable future. Pushing boundaries is the essence of science and innovation and together, RSG and KAUST are raising the bar by creating new industry standards in sustainability.”"


 

"The Red Sea Project has already passed significant milestones and work is on track to welcome the first guests by the end of 2022, when the international airport and the first hotels will open. Phase one, which includes 16 hotels in total, will complete in 2023.

Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea Project will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment and leisure facilities.


 

 

About Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global (RSG - www.redseaglobal.com) is a closed joint-stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. It is a vertically integrated real estate developer with a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which remains on track to welcome first guests in 2025. A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat, will open this year, and RSG has also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, and building a new international terminal. RSG is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy. Across its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.

RSG is the visionary company behind some of the world’s most ambitious development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations such as The Red Sea and AMAALA.

Across its portfolio, RSG leverages the most innovative concepts, strategies, and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance the wellbeing of customers, communities, and environments.

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