The National Water Company (NWC) is proud to present its first sustainability report, marking an important step toward transparency and the enhancement of environmental, social, and corporate governance practices. The report covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and highlights the most significant achievements and initiatives related to sustainability. It demonstrates the company's commitment to its responsibilities toward the environment and the community, as well as its dedication to building a more sustainable future in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
In keeping with the principles of transparency and accountability, the company has prepared this report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, which are widely used across various sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These standards help organizations align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and meet stakeholder expectations for comprehensive disclosure.
Following this standard, the report covers all National Water Company facilities and operations throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and aims to provide stakeholders with a thorough understanding of its sustainability initiatives, performance, and contributions to a responsible and resilient future.
Governance:
Effective governance practices are essential to promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior in our company. Governance is also fundamental to all our work, as it supports the development of our strategies and enhancing decision-making. It also helps to improve long-term operational efficiency and compliance with relevant rules and regulations, thereby protecting and promoting the interests of stakeholders.
Environmental performance:
Our environmental commitments focus on key areas, including environmental compliance, water and wastewater management, non-revenue water (NRW), greenhouse gas emissions, energy, biodiversity, and waste management. These priorities guide our efforts to reduce environmental footprint, promote energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage waste responsibly, and distribute water efficiently. By focusing on these commitments, we aim to conform to environmental standards and contribute to a more sustainable future.. .
Social Performance:
We believe in our social performance and recognize the fundamental role that human capital plays in our success. Our commitment extends to promoting a positive work environment in employment, learning, equal opportunity and employee benefits, training and development, all within an integrated framework of occupational health and safety (OHS). We believe that investing in our employees enhances the quality of our workforce and contributes to the well-being and sustainability of our community. Furthermore, our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in community and contribute to driving progress. Our inclusive projects, which span infrastructure investments and services in the water sector, corporate
social responsibility (CSR) activities, and investments in local supplies, create multiplier effects, not only stimulating local content growth but also promoting localization efforts in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
