Middle East Sustainable Companies :
Companies that are good for the environment are also good for the bottom line, and more countries and businesses are realizing this as sustainability issues continue to make headlines around the world. Although Middle Eastern countries have made sizable contributions to global carbon emissions, they have made progress in addressing these regions’ most pressing environmental concerns and enhancing their overall sustainability over the past decade. This has led governments all over MENA to actively seek out ways to spread awareness of and support environmentally friendly innovations and methods.
For example, in Saudi Arabia, sustainability is central to the country’s Vision 2030 plan. Also, the UAE has prompted the creation of a Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Egypt has also prompted the announcement of a sustainable development strategy. All of these have led to a rise in the number of sustainable companies and the number of established businesses that use greener ways of doing business. Here is a list of 5 of the biggest companies in the Middle East that are working hard to protect the environment.
5 Middle Eastern Sustainable Companies
Averda
Averda is one of the region’s oldest waste management firms. It has been around since 1965 and is part of the Environment Management sector. Since it was established, it has grown and now has 15,000 employees in places like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, South Africa, the UK, and Oman. It cleans, collects, recycles, and gets rid of solid and liquid waste from different industries. It also takes care of different environmental needs.
Enerwhere
When it started up in 2012, Enerwhere moved quickly to become a leader in the new field of renewable energy. It is the first and most successful distributed solar utility in the MENA area. They offer commercial and industrial clients alternative power sources that are better for the environment than diesel generators. Their solar-hybrid solutions are reliable, easy to move, and available on a short or long time basis. They also help customers save money and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions.
Shamsina
This company in Cairo is making affordable solar-powered water heaters for low-income communities so that more people in Egypt can use clean energy. By avoiding the traditional power grid, its users can generate their own electricity and avoid paying high utility bills.
Saudi Investment Recycling Company
The Public Investment Fund started the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) in 2017. SIRC is one of the biggest companies in the GCC that handles industrial and hazardous waste. Its goal is to become a major player in the waste management industry in the Kingdom by creating, buying, running, and investing in a wide range of activities that involve all types of waste.
Bamboo Bazaar
Allan Jabbar and Aram Mahruf, who started Bamboo Bazaar, aimed to reduce the need for disposable plastics in the home. They did this by making a line of sustainable products, such as bamboo toothbrushes, combs, straws, and tablet forms of toothpaste. As an Eco-fashion and design company, Bamboo Bazaar is committed to sustainability.
Takeaways
These environmentally responsible businesses show an evolving international agenda that could have as significant an effect on the global economy as it does on the planet.
