Sustainability
/ ESG Performance
UAQ monitors and reports on its ESG performance with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards 2021. Our 2023 performance highlights our commitment to sustainability through Masar Destination, which exemplifies innovative, sustainable, and community-centric development in its design, construction, and operations.
Environment
Aligned with LEED for Cities and national sustainability standards
10,2
Tonnes of waste diverted, including 8,5 tonnes recycled & 2,0 tonnes reused
100%
Reuse of construction site rocks (more than 50% reused onsite)
Automated waste collection system
20%
Reduction in energy consumption through district cooling systems
100%
Stormwater runoff reuse
100%
Treated sewage water redirection
Electric bus rapid transit (BRT) fleet
Social
Entity Level
100%
Employees receive regular performance and career development reviews
1,434
Training hours in 2023 vs. 720 in 2022.
10.3%
Female leadership
11.8%
Women in total workforce in 2023
22.2%
Female new hires
100%
New hires from local community
47%
Non-Saudi employees in 2023
0
Discrimination incidents
Project Level
14 Million
Work hours
24.5 Million
Cumulative safe man-hours
0.35%
Recordable injury rate
0
Fatalities
Governance
0
Cases of corruption, fraud, or non-compliance
0
Whistleblowing incidents or cybersecurity breaches
100%
Employee awareness in Risk Management, Cybersecurity & ESG
39%
Employee participation in interactive cybersecurity sessions
