SADAFCO outlines sustainability progress in 2025 report

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, 20 May 2026: Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) said it has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled ‘Transforming Today, Impacting Tomorrow’, outlining its efforts to embed sustainability into the way it operates, grows and creates long-term value.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, SADAFCO said the report is built around three strategic pillars: ‘Preserving the Planet’, ‘Connecting Generations’ and ‘Doing Business the Right Way’. The company added that the report shows how it is translating sustainability ambitions into initiatives across operations, people, communities and governance practices.

Patrick Stillhart, CEO, SADAFCO, said: “Transforming Today, Impacting Tomorrow reflects how we view sustainability at SADAFCO – not as a standalone initiative but as a continuous journey of improving how we operate, delighting our consumers, supporting our people and creating long-term value. In 2025, we focused on translating our sustainability strategy into measurable progress across climate action, water stewardship, fleet decarbonisation, workplace safety, community engagement, and governance. This progress reinforces our belief that disciplined execution today will help build a more resilient and future-ready SADAFCO.”

SADAFCO said that under the ‘Preserving the Planet’ pillar, it advanced water stewardship, renewable energy, circularity and fleet decarbonisation initiatives. The company added that it achieved a 33% improvement in Water Consumption Ratio, compared to its 2022 baseline, and conserved approximately 242 million litres of water during 2025.

SADAFCO said it generated 2,141 MWh of solar power across its operations during the year. The company added that it plans to expand its renewable energy footprint through a Power Purchase Agreement model across seven additional sites by 2026, targeting total installed solar photovoltaic capacity of 2.9 MW and expected annual generation of approximately 4.9 million kWh.

SADAFCO said that as part of its fleet decarbonisation efforts, it achieved a 40% reduction in vehicle idling time, when compared to 2024. The company added that although total distance travelled reached 9.50 million kilometres, representing a six per cent year-on-year increase, it recorded an eight per cent improvement in fleet fuel efficiency and a 4.5% reduction in fleet-related emissions. SADAFCO said it continues to explore low-carbon transportation solutions, including electric and hydrogen trucks, as part of its ambition to achieve a 33% clean-energy fleet by 2035. The company added that through its partnership with Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean, it avoided approximately 855 tCO2e emissions across shipping operations.

SADAFCO said it also advanced circular economy practices, achieving a 96% recycling rate across its operations. The company added that recycling initiatives generated approximately SR 2.6 million in revenue.

SADAFCO said that under the ‘Connecting Generations’ pillar, it continued to invest in employee well-being, workplace safety, consumer trust and community engagement. The company added that it reported a workforce of more than 2,500 employees, with a 38% Saudisation rate across the organisation. SADAFCO said it recorded a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.09 or less and zero workplace fatalities during the reporting year. The company added that it delivered 21,049 health, safety, security and environment training hours, invested approximately SR 2.2 million in CSR initiatives and contributed more than 1,052 volunteering hours through community engagement programmes.

SADAFCO said that under the ‘Doing Business the Right Way’ pillar, it strengthened its governance framework through the adoption of ISO 37000:2021. The company added that the 2025 Sustainability Report underwent an independent limited assurance process conducted by Intertek, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, selected Scope 3 categories and key environmental and social disclosures.

Stillhart said: “As we continue supporting the Kingdom’s sustainability ambitions, we remain focused on responsible growth that reduces environmental impact, supports communities, strengthens governance, and creates value for all stakeholders.”