sustainability streams

sustainability streams

APL approach to sustainability is holistic and balanced.

We aim to be distinguished for pioneering in sustainable construction and utilizing the latest technologies and innovative solutions to increase our efficiency and minimize our negative environmental footprint.

We balance between the three pillars of sustainability: Social, Environmental, and Economic in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 as well as global sustainability standards and measures (ESGs, SDGs, GRIs).

We define our sustainability opportunities by assessing our impacts across our business culture, value chain, and operation processes.

People and Culture

•Raising awareness and improving internal adaptation of sustainable practices •Infusing corporate culture with sustainability to evolve the knowledge and encourage engagement in innovative thinking of sustainable practices •Participating in community engaging sustainability events and activities.

Projects and operations

•Defining sustainability impacts across the value chain •Setting sustainability KPIs for each project •Instilling sustainability measures from design to project end •Get industry relevant certifications (LEED, BREEM, Green Globes, WELL, Parksmart, Energy Star).

Governance

•Building the right governance to oversee sustainability implementation and review progress •Fixing regulations and policies to reflect sustainability standards •Periodic audit on KPIs and reports.

Innovation and partnerships

•Adopting innovative solutions and advanced technologies to advance sustainable construction •Build partnership network with SMEs, research centers, universities, and other parties to escalate the sustainability agenda •UNGC membership. ​

Assessment Strategy

Identify & prioritize material ESG issues across: Operational & Cultural topics: GRIs, Vision 2030, SDGs.

ESG Topics to be considered Evaluation across Environmental, Social, and Governance parameters to identify areas of reporting

GRIs Matrix (Global Reporting Initiative) To assess current status and potential improvement areas of sustainability implementation to define relevant reporting material topics of GRIs

KSA Vision 2030 Targets Scan vision 2030 targets and align with relevant target areas

SDGs Matrix (Sustainable Development Goals) Complete value chain assessment to allocate areas of impact and report on relevant SDGs.