RSG Becomes First Saudi Company to Use Only Sustainable Fuels in All Supply Chain Vehicles
Riyadh, 28th Jan, 2024: Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has taken another groundbreaking step in its commitment to sustainable transportation by using only low-carbon biofuel in all its delivery trucks. RSG's entire fleet of land vehicles is now powered either by electricity or biofuel, making it the first Saudi company to operate such as an eco-conscious supply chain.
In line with RSG's vision for a greener future, sustainable biofuel powers every truck transporting goods to The Red Sea’s four hotels -- Turtle Bay Hotel, Six Senses Southern Dunes Resort, St. Regis Red Sea Resort, and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – as well as to Red Sea International Airport. The shift from regular diesel to biofuel not only slashes carbon emissions, but also extends the engine life of these vehicles, providing both environmental and operational benefits.
The biofuel is produced from used cooking oil sourced within the Kingdom. The type RSG has adopted emits only 0.17kg of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per liter, compared with 2.7kg CO2e per liter from regular diesel.
Red Sea Global currently operates a fleet of six 8-ton refrigerated trucks and three 3.5-ton refrigerated trucks, all of them running on biofuel. The vehicles serve a wide range of facilities and play a vital role in RSG's far-flung supply chain network, ensuring the seamless transportation of goods to all the company’s projects.
To minimize the efficiency of this eco-friendly approach, RSG deploys cutting-edge technologies. Each vehicle is equipped with a chip that measures the amount of biofuel it uses daily. This data enables the fleet’s managers to analyze and optimize fuel consumption, further enhancing the sustainability of RSG's operations and strengthening its environmental stewardship. Because Red Sea Global already uses only 100% solar-sourced electricity to power its electric vehicles, RSG’s land transportation fleet now emits only a minuscule amount of carbon.
This milestone also supports RSG's long-term ambition to transition to green hydrogen throughout its mobility sector.
By 2030, Red Sea Global aims to have between 700 and 800 vehicles in its sustainable vehicle fleet, revolutionizing the way goods are transported in Saudi Arabia and setting a new benchmark for sustainable supply chains.
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) ofSaudi Arabia.
RSG is a global multi-project developer, seeking to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible and regenerative development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment. The protection of natural capital is central to all development decisions, as the organization seeks to create abetter future for all.
A cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambition to diversify its economy, RSG is playing a key role in transforming the nation, by creating exciting opportunities for young Saudi talent and the private sector, as it develops built assets and destinations across multiple sectors that make a positive impact for people and planet.
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.