Almarai Group
The sustainability performance data presented in this section is reported on the boundary used for the Group’s 2019–2025 sustainability strategy cycle and related targets, with reference to a 2018 baseline. This boundary excludes Beyti (Egypt) and Teeba (Jordan) to maintain consistency and comparability of data across this period. Sustainability performance data for Beyti and Teeba is presented separately in subsequent tables.
Caring for People
Our sustainability performance | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Nutrition and Wellbeing |
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Number of incidents of non-compliance concerning product information and labeling | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes concerning marketing communications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of significant product categories covered by and assessed for compliance with product information and labeling procedures (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Health and Safety |
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Number of employee lost time injuries | 202 | 195 | 194 | 160 |
GCC | 170 | 188 | 176 | 149 |
USA | 15 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Argentina | 17 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
Contractor lost-time injuries | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
GCC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employee lost-time injury rate (per 1 mln man-hours) | 1.76 | 1.58 | 1.55 | 1.22 |
GCC | 1.50 | 1.54 | 1.42 | 1.15 |
USA | 14.71 | 7.86 | 7.88 | 2.21 |
Argentina | 39.47 | 0 | 21.95 | 18.87 |
Contractor lost-time injury rate (per 1 mln man-hours) | 1.24 | 0 | 0 | 0.94 |
GCC | 1.28 | 0 | 0 | 0.94 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hours of employee health and safety training | 227,229 | 206,222 | 231,299 | 331,656 |
GCC | 222,469 | 201,595 | 223,770 | 324,015 |
USA | 4,456 | 3,263 | 5,203 | 5,966 |
Argentina | 304 | 1,364 | 2,326 | 1,675.00 |
Hours of contractor health and safety training | 112 | 11,576 | 6,985 | 14,382 |
GCC | 0 | 8,303 | 6,950 | 14,341 |
USA | 112 | 3,263 | 0 | 12 |
Argentina | 0 | 10 | 35 | 29.00 |
Average hours of health and safety training per employee | 5.9 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 7.2 |
GCC | 5.9 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 7.2 |
USA | 8.0 | 6.9 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
Argentina | 1.4 | 5.9 | 9.6 | 6.6 |
Average hours of health and safety training per contractor | 0 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 |
GCC | 0 | 2.65 | 2.0 | 9.7 |
USA | 1.72 | 141.87 | 0 | 12 |
Argentina | 0 | 0.50 | 1.46 | 0.66 |
Employee absenteeism rate (%) |
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GCC | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 1.48% |
USA | N/A | 8.0% | 0.78%. | 0.25% |
Argentina | 6.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.54% |
Employee Talent and Diversity |
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Number of employees | 38,351 | 41,072 | 43,821 | 45,856 |
GCC | 37,570 | 40,370 | 43,066 | 45,134 |
USA | 557 | 470 | 513 | 468 |
Argentina | 224 | 232 | 242 | 254 |
Male employees | 37,422 | 40,025 | 42,659 | 44,661 |
GCC | 36,761 | 39,455 | 42,038 | 44,060 |
USA | 476 | 380 | 417 | 386 |
Argentina | 185 | 190 | 204 | 215 |
Female employees | 929 | 1046 | 1162 | 1,195 |
GCC | 809 | 915 | 1,028 | 1,074 |
USA | 81 | 90 | 96 | 82 |
Argentina | 39 | 41 | 38 | 39 |
Full time, male employees | 37,422 | 40,121 | 42,655 | 44,657 |
GCC | 36,761 | 39,455 | 42,038 | 44,060 |
USA | 476 | 476 | 413 | 382 |
Argentina | 185 | 190 | 204 | 215 |
Full time, female employees | 929 | 1,035 | 1,161 | 1,149 |
GCC | 809 | 915 | 1,028 | 1,029 |
USA | 81 | 81 | 96 | 82 |
Argentina | 39 | 39 | 37 | 38 |
Part time, male employees | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Part time, female employees | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Senior management employees | 274 | 306 | 342 | 382 |
GCC | 253 | 285 | 317 | 357 |
USA | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Argentina | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Middle management employees | 1,296 | 1,438 | 1,562 | 1,748 |
GCC | 1,235 | 1,373 | 1,498 | 1,697 |
USA | 40 | 44 | 43 | 30 |
Argentina | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Non-management employees | 36,500 | 39,304 | 41,937 | 43,748 |
GCC | 36,082 | 38,712 | 41,251 | 43,080 |
USA | 252 | 418 | 459 | 428 |
Argentina | 166 | 174 | 227 | 240 |
New employee hires | 6,526 | 6,950 | 7,215 | 6,703 |
GCC | 6,195 | 6,717 | 7,069 | 6,483 |
USA | 280 | 175 | 93 | 183 |
Argentina | 51 | 58 | 53 | 37 |
New employee hires, age 18-30 | 3,980 | 3,982 | 4,541 | 4,067 |
61.0% | 57.3% | 62.9% | 60.7% | |
GCC | 3,826 | 3,850 | 4,453 | 3,966 |
61.8% | 57.3% | 63.0% | 61.2% | |
USA | 109 | 78 | 38 | 65 |
38.9% | 44.6% | 40.9% | 35.5% | |
Argentina | 45 | 54 | 50 | 36 |
88.2% | 93.1% | 94.3% | 97.3% | |
New employee hires, age 31-50 | 2,493 | 2,924 | 2,637 | 2,541 |
38.2% | 42.1% | 36.5% | 37.9% | |
GCC | 2,348 | 2,846 | 2,590 | 2,453 |
37.9% | 42.4% | 36.6% | 37.8% | |
USA | 139 | 74 | 44 | 87 |
49.6% | 42.3% | 47.3% | 47.5% | |
Argentina | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
11.8% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.7% | |
New employee hires, age 51+ | 50 | 44 | 37 | 95 |
0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% | |
GCC | 21 | 21 | 26 | 64 |
0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | |
USA | 29 | 23 | 11 | 31 |
10.4% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 16.9% | |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
New employee hires, male | 6,354 | 6,719 | 6,969 | 6,539 |
97.4% | 96.7% | 96.6% | 97.6% | |
GCC | 6,060 | 6,522 | 6,849 | 6,341 |
98% | 97% | 97% | 98% | |
USA | 258 | 150 | 70 | 164 |
92.1% | 85.7% | 75.3% | 89.6% | |
Argentina | 36 | 47 | 50 | 34 |
70.6% | 81.0% | 94.3% | 91.9% | |
New employee hires, female | 169 | 227 | 246 | 164 |
2.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% | |
GCC | 135 | 195 | 220 | 142 |
2.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | |
USA | 19 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
6.8% | 14.3% | 24.7% | 10.4% | |
Argentina | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
29.4% | 12.1% | 5.7% | 8.1% | |
Voluntary employee turnover | 4,040 | 4,209 | 4,280 | 4,529 |
10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.9% | |
GCC | 3,892 | 4,040 | 4,164 | 4,456 |
10.4% | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.9% | |
USA | 122 | 149 | 103 | 60 |
21.9% | 31.7% | 20.1% | 12.8% | |
Argentina | 26 | 20 | 13 | 13 |
11.6% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 5.1% | |
Voluntary employee turnover, age 18-30 | 1,602 | 1,603 | 1,672 | 1,815 |
39.7% | 38.1% | 39.1% | 40.1% | |
GCC | 1,523 | 1,612 | 1,623 | 1,774 |
39.1% | 39.9% | 39.0% | 39.8% | |
USA | 54 | 69 | 39 | 28 |
44.3% | 46.3% | 37.9% | 46.7% | |
Argentina | 25 | 18 | 10 | 13 |
96.2% | 90.0% | 76.9% | 100.0% | |
Voluntary employee turnover, age 31-50 | 2,272 | 2,314 | 2,399 | 2,490 |
56.2% | 55.0% | 56.1% | 55.0% | |
GCC | 2,219 | 2,247 | 2,350 | 2,469 |
57.0% | 55.6% | 56.4% | 55.4% | |
USA | 52 | 65 | 46 | 21 |
42.6% | 43.6% | 44.7% | 35.0% | |
Argentina | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
3.8% | 10.0% | 23.1% | 0% | |
Voluntary employee turnover, age 51+ | 166 | 197 | 209 | 224 |
4.1% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | |
GCC | 150 | 181 | 191 | 213 |
3.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.8% | |
USA | 16 | 16 | 18 | 11 |
13.1% | 10.7% | 17.5% | 18.3% | |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Voluntary employee turnover, male | 4,020 | 4,104 | 4,147 | 4,411 |
99.5% | 97.5% | 96.9% | 97.4% | |
GCC | 3,892 | 3,959 | 4,053 | 4,351 |
100% | 98% | 97% | 98% | |
USA | 110 | 127 | 82 | 47 |
90.2% | 85.2% | 79.6% | 78.3% | |
Argentina | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 |
69.2% | 90.0% | 92.3% | 100.0% | |
Voluntary employee turnover, female | 89 | 90 | 133 | 118 |
2.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% | |
GCC | 69 | 81 | 111 | 105 |
1.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% | |
USA | 12 | 22 | 21 | 13 |
9.8% | 14.8% | 20.4% | 21.7% | |
Argentina | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
30.8% | 10.0% | 7.7% | 0% | |
Female employment rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
GCC | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
USA | 14.5% | 19.1% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
Argentina | 17.4% | 17.7% | 15.7% | 15.4% |
Women in senior management | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
4.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 3.7% | |
GCC | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | |
USA | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
37.5% | 25.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
Argentina | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
61.5% | 61.5% | 53.3% | 53.3% | |
Women in middle management | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
3.8% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.0% | |
GCC | 32 | 41 | 48 | 67 |
2.6% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.9% | |
USA | 12 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
30.0% | 18.2% | 32.6% | 26.7% | |
Argentina | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
23.8% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 23.8% | |
Women in non-management positions | 867 | 995 | 1,090 | 1,107 |
2.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | |
GCC | 776 | 871 | 977 | 1,003 |
2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | |
USA | 58 | 88 | 81 | 72 |
23.0% | 21.1% | 17.6% | 16.8% | |
Argentina | 33 | 36 | 32 | 32 |
19.9% | 20.7% | 14.1% | 13.3% | |
Board seats occupied by women | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0* |
11.1% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0% | |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Argentina | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 0% | |
Number of employees with a disability | 415 | 411 | 415 | 431 |
GCC | 415 | 411 | 405 | 427 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of formal incidents of discrimination reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Percentage of working time lost due to industrial disputes, strikes and/or lock-outs (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Number of female employees entitled to maternity leave | 449 | 522 | 540 | 556 |
GCC | 375 | 436 | 458 | 477 |
USA | 36 | 46 | 47 | 44 |
Argentina | 38 | 40 | 35 | 35 |
Number of female employees that took parental leave | 61 | 63 | 41 | 42 |
GCC | 55 | 55 | 36 | 38 |
USA | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Argentina | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Number of female employees that returned to work in the reporting period after parental leave ended | 56 | 59 | 38 | 41 |
GCC | 50 | 52 | 36 | 38 |
USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Argentina | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Number of female employees that returned to work after parental leave ended that were still employed 12 months after their return to work | 56 | 60 | 40 | 37 |
GCC | 50 | 52 | 36 | 36 |
USA | 2 | 3 | 2 | N/A |
Argentina | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Female employee return to work rate of employees that took parental leave (%) | 92% | 94% | 93% | 98% |
GCC | 91% | 95% | 100% | 100% |
USA | 100% | 67% | 0% | 67% |
Argentina | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Female employee retention rate of employees that took parental leave (%) | 92% | 95% | 98% | 88% |
GCC | 91% | 95% | 100% | 100% |
USA | 100% | 100% | 67% | N/A |
Argentina | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% |
Ratio of basic salary of women to men (GCC only) | ||||
Senior management | 98% | 97% | 98% | 100% |
Middle management (supervisory roles) | 99% | 99% | 99% | 101% |
Non-management positions (operator roles) | 101% | 101% | 101% | 102% |
Total hours of training provided | 468,117 | 507,551 | 895,604 | 1,647,821 |
GCC | 454,885 | 496,819 | 885,589 | 1,639,944 |
USA | 4,568 | 5,265 | 5,684 | 4,672 |
Argentina | 8,664 | 5,467 | 4,331 | 3,204.50 |
Average hours of training per employee | 12.2 | 12.4 | 20.4 | 35.9 |
GCC | 12.1 | 12.3 | 20.6 | 36.3 |
USA | 8.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 10.0 |
Argentina | 38.7 | 23.6 | 17.9 | 12.6 |
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews (%) |
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GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Argentina | 20% | 35% | 100% | 100% |
Learning and development programs (GCC only) | 572 | 831 | 2,759 | 2,761 |
Number of Almarai Academy participants (National and non-national) | 459 | 638 | 2,293 | 2,294 |
Number of Almarai Driving School participants (National and non-national) | 113 | 193 | 466 | 467 |
Saudization (GCC only) |
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Number of Saudi employees | 8,762 | 9,465 | 10,610 | 10,822 |
Percentage Saudization among total workforce | 23% | 23% | 25% | 24% |
Percentage Saudization of middle management | 27% | 27% | 27% | 31% |
Percentage Saudization of senior management | 24% | 25% | 25% | 26% |
Number of Saudi female employees | 657 | 748 | 845 | 885 |
Number of Saudi Almarai Academy participants | 1,214 | 1,465 | 972 | 2,162 |
Number of Saudi Graduate Professional Trainee participants | 25 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
Number of Saudi Almarai Future Leaders participants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Number of Saudi Food industries Polytechnic participants (FIP ) | 537 | 362 | 476 | 278 |
Number of Saudi Almarai Driving School participants | 113 | 119 | 250 | 90 |
Total number of Saudi nationals in professional development programs | 1,889 | 1,972 | 1,719 | 2,566 |
Community Investment |
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Total CSR spending (SAR million) - GCC only | 40.94 | 50.37 | 48.92 | 50.47 |
Total CSR spending as a percentage of net profit (%) - GCC only | 2.33% | 2.46% | 2.12% | 2.05% |
Product donations - GCC only | 781,672 | 1,020,264 | 544,704 | 963,249 |
Number of schools provided with snacks for students | 411 | 1,530 | 431 | 600 |
Snacks for school children (Number of servings) | 354,120 | 708,890 | 359,746 | 421,000 |
Number of low income families provided with food baskets | 566 | 639 | 100 | 1,955 |
Number of charities provided with food donations | 318 | 391 | 82 | 294 |
Product donations for charities (Number of servings) | 426,668 | 310,344 | 184,776 | 540,000 |
Total product servings donated | 780,788 | 1,019,234 | 544,522 | 961,000 |
Total financial value (SAR million) | 1.50 | 5.96 | 2.00 | 1.44 |
Support for vulnerable groups - GCC only |
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Number of lower income couples provided with weddings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,500 |
Number of children at orphanages and charities provided with Iftars | 40 | 54 | 40 | 40 |
Charity, orphanage and other association event sponsorships (Number of beneficiaries) | 0 | 40 | 1190 | 974 |
Total financial value (SAR million) | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 1.08 |
Support for learning and technical, vocational and education training (TVET) - GCC only |
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Number of TVET beneficiaries (Dairy & Food Polytechnic) | 450 | 525 | 580 | 400 |
University student groups sponsored (Number of beneficiaries) | 950 | 0 | 360 | 160 |
Braille booklets (Number of books donated) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dental students grad program in Princess Noura Uni. (Number of students supported) | 60 | 78 | 6,900 | 60 |
Dental students grad program in King Saud Uni (Number of students supported) | 60 | 80 | 4,200 | 100 |
Dental care campaign (Number of schools attended) | 10 | 54 | 20 | 30 |
Almarai site visit program (Number of visitors) | 15,655 | 33,605 | 71,170 | 82,000 |
Sponsorship of Food Loss and Waste Index and awareness campaign (value in SAR). | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sponsorship of Qaderoon documentary (value in SAR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total financial value (SAR million) | 36 | 36 | 36.13 | 36.14 |
Sponsorship of awards - GCC only |
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Number of award winners (Veterinarian Award, Scientific Award, Best Mother Award, GCC General Education Award, and Sheikha Latifa | 10 | 16 | 17 | 26 |
Total financial Value (SAR million) | 3.40 | 8.40 | 10.67 | 11.81 |
*2025 data reflects an updated definition that restricts “board members” to the official Board of Directors of the Company. Under this definition, the individual previously included under Argentina, who serves in a local representative or advisory capacity, is not classified as a board member for the purposes of this disclosure. Prior period figures have not been restated.
Protecting the Planet
Our sustainability performance | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Water Management |
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Water withdrawal (m3)* | 12,981,506 | 12,913,791 | 13,420,386 | 13,609,449 |
GCC | 12,981,506 | 12,913,791 | 13,420,386 | 13,609,449 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Water recycling and reuse (m3) | 2,832,210 | 2,735,613 | 2,950,413 | 2,762,353 |
GCC | 2,832,210 | 2,735,613 | 2,950,413 | 2,762,353 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of water recycled and/or reused (%) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 22.0% | 20.3% |
GCC | 21.8% | 21.2% | 22.0% | 20.3% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total water consumption (m3)** | 3,249,837 | 3,645,751 | 3,241,335 | 3,979,530 |
GCC | 3,249,837 | 3,645,751 | 3,241,335 | 3,979,530 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Water discharge (m3) | 9,731,669 | 9,268,040 | 10,179,051 | 9,629,920 |
GCC | 9,731,669 | 9,268,040 | 10,179,051 | 9,629,920 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing water intensity (m3/metric ton of finished product) |
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GCC | 3.1 | 3.2 | 6.0 | 6.2 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Packaging Innovation |
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Percentage of card board coming from recycled materials used as an input material (%) |
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GCC | 70% | 67% | 83% | 85% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Plastics removed from packaging (tons) | 713 | 164 | 535 | 301 |
GCC | 713 | 164.00 | 535.00 | 301 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Paper removed from packaging (tons) | 74 | 628 | 135 | 400 |
GCC | 74 | 627.50 | 134.95 | 400 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total packaging removed from the consumer waste stream (tons) | 787.3 | 791.5 | 669.95 | 701 |
GCC | 787 | 791.50 | 669.95 | 701.00 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Climate Change |
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Direct stationary energy usage (in thousands kWh) | 617,619 | 769,391 | 1,180,218 | 4,030,571 |
GCC | 617,304 | 766,784.00 | 1,179,300 | 3,982,584 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,430 |
Argentina | 314 | 2,607.16 | 917 | 29,558 |
Indirect stationary energy usage (in thousands kWh) | 1,152,349 | 1,244,020 | 1,245,650 | 2,700,584 |
GCC | 1,062,164 | 1,152,993.08 | 1,180,251.51 | 2,635,037.28 |
USA | 77,910 | 73,524 | 47,826 | 48,348 |
Argentina | 12,275 | 17,503 | 17,572 | 17,199 |
Total stationary energy usage (direct and indirect, in thousands kWh) | 1,769,968 | 2,013,411 | 2,425,868 | 6,731,156 |
GCC | 1,679,468 | 1,919,777 | 2,359,552 | 6,617,621 |
USA | 77,910 | 73,524 | 47,826 | 66,778 |
Argentina | 12,589 | 20,110 | 18,489 | 46,757 |
Total solar energy usage (in thousand kWh) | 59,949 | 76,726 | 89,564 | 66,496 |
GCC | 59,949 | 76,726 | 89,564 | 66,496 |
USA | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of electricity consumption from solar (%) |
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GCC | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.5% |
USA | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Argentina | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Almarai owned refrigerators in stores (in thousands kWh) | 1,004,403 | 1,040,653 | 1,055,696 | 1,154,322 |
GCC | 1,004,403 | 1,040,653 | 1,055,696 | 1,154,322 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing energy intensity (kWh/metric ton of finished product) |
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GCC | 563.8 | 622.7 | 570.8 | 1229.3 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total vehicle fuel consumption (thousands of liters) | 290,643 | 292,871 | 232,314 | 266,029 |
GCC | 286,095 | 289,927 | 227,551 | 263,632 |
USA | 2,952 | 1,819 | 3,753 | 1,185.33 |
Argentina | 1,596 | 1,124 | 1,010 | 1,212 |
Scope 1 (direct) emissions (metric tons CO2e) | 938,126 | 967,266 | 909,357 | 1,128,707 |
GCC | 925,847 | 958,898.98 | 896,624.33 | 1,118,504.73 |
USA | 7,898 | 4,667.78 | 9,815.67 | 5,299.04 |
Argentina | 4,381 | 3,699.29 | 2,917.00 | 4,903.03 |
Scope 2 (indirect) emissions (metric tons CO2e) | 836,020 | 895,549 | 722,965 | 862,465 |
GCC | 801,084 | 859,749.97 | 700,910.89 | 840,111.37 |
USA | 29,067 | 27,430.31 | 15,444.09 | 15,612.51 |
Argentina | 5,869 | 8,368.66 | 6,610.18 | 6,740.84 |
Scope 2 emissions from Almarai refrigerators in stores (metric tons CO2e) | 864,525 | 895,727 | 628,091 | 686,769 |
GCC | 864,525 | 895,726.62 | 628,091.38 | 686,769.09 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 |
Total emissions (metric tons CO2e) | 2,638,671 | 2,758,542 | 2,260,414 | 2,677,941 |
GCC | 2,591,456 | 2,714,376 | 2,225,627 | 2,645,385 |
USA | 36,965 | 32,098 | 25,260 | 20,912 |
Argentina | 10,250 | 12,068 | 9,527 | 11,644 |
Manufacturing emissions intensity (metric tons CO2e/metric ton of finished product) |
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GCC | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Waste Management |
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Food waste resold for animal feed (Store returns and operational) (metric tons) | 51,721 | 74,848 | 62,879 | 75,158 |
GCC | 51,721 | 74,847.85 | 62,878.98 | 75158 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Recycled waste (metric tons)*** | 52,942 | 77,853 | 94,432 | 109,497 |
GCC | 52,660 | 77,102.61 | 93,680.67 | 107,992.19 |
USA | 157 | 723.12 | 685.32 | 13.60 |
Argentina | 125 | 27 | 66 | 1,491 |
Total waste generated (metric tons)**** | 166,091 | 232,799 | 199,146 | 219,693 |
GCC | 165,177 | 231,766 | 198,088 | 218,034 |
USA | 760 | 987 | 983 | 148 |
Argentina | 154 | 46 | 75 | 1,511 |
Waste sent to landfill (metric tons) | 81,608 | 128,232 | 104,714 | 110,195 |
GCC | 81,100 | 127,948.57 | 104,407.58 | 110,041.88 |
USA | 479 | 263.67 | 297.52 | 134.00 |
Argentina | 29 | 19.34 | 8.47 | 19.50 |
Percentage of waste sent to landfill (%) | 49% | 55% | 53% | 50% |
GCC | 49% | 55% | 53% | 50% |
USA | 63% | 27% | 30% | 91% |
Argentina | 19% | 42% | 11% | 1% |
Sustainable Agriculture |
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Number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arable farming land under production (hectares) | 25,313 | 26,263 | 27,097 | 27,486 |
USA | 7,690 | 8,348.62 | 7,236.00 | 6,928.00 |
Argentina | 17,623 | 17,914.00 | 19,861.00 | 20,558.00 |
*Excludes water extraction for farming use.
**Water consumption figures have been updated following a revision to the calculation methodology. Water consumption is now defined as water withdrawal minus water discharge to align with GRI standards. Prior period figures have been restated for consistency.
***Includes food waste resold for animal feed.
****Excludes cow and chicken manure.
Producing Responsible Products
Our sustainability performance | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Quality and Food Safety |
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Percentage of production volume manufactured in sites certified by an independent third party according to internationally recognized food safety management system standard (%) |
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GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of recalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of significant product categories covered by and assessed for compliance with product information and labeling procedures (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of products which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total number of manufacturing plants | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
GCC | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 certified plants | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
GCC | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of plants certified to GFSI-recognized schemes | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
GCC | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of plants certified to GFSI-recognized schemes | 100% | 86% | 100% | 74% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of food safety and quality assurance employees | 539 | 550 | 692 | 763 |
GCC | 539 | 550 | 692 | 763 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Animal Welfare |
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Number of cows | 174,962 | 167,771 | 166,251 | 165,627 |
GCC | 174,962 | 167,771 | 166,251 | 165,627 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of chickens processed | 185,873,965 | 255,164,434 | 264,954,838 | 303,784,533 |
GCC | 185,873,965 | 255,164,434 | 264,954,838 | 303,784,533 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of incidents of non-compliance with laws regulations, and adherence with voluntary standards related to transportation, handling, and slaughter practices for live terrestrial and aquatic mammals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of cows in enclosed housing with resting areas (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of chickens in enclosed cage free housing (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentina | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ethical Sourcing |
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Percentage of locally based suppliers engaged (%) | 64% | 63% | 64% | 64% |
GCC | 51% | 50% | 49% | 50% |
USA | 62% | 56% | 82% | 135% |
Argentina | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of spending on locally based suppliers (%) |
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GCC | 35% | 44% | 45% | 50% |
USA | 76% | 84% | 34% | 25% |
Argentina | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Total number of suppliers engaged | 2,704 | 2,896 | 2,747 | 2,608 |
GCC | 1,768 | 1,910 | 1,890 | 1,953 |
USA | 236 | 286 | 137 | 101 |
Argentina | 700 | 700 | 720 | 554 |
Total number of local suppliers engaged | 1,742 | 1,810 | 1,768 | 1,657 |
GCC | 895 | 949 | 935 | 967 |
USA | 147 | 161 | 113 | 136 |
Argentina | 700 | 700 | 720 | 554 |
Percentage of purchased volume from suppliers compliant with company's sourcing policy |
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GCC | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
USA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Argentina | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of purchased volume which is verified as being in accordance with credible, internationally recognized responsible production standards |
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GCC | 56% | 100% | 92% | 89% |
USA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Argentina | 10 | 10 | 10% | 10% |
New suppliers that were screened using social and/or environmental criteria | 36 | 38 | 77 | 61 |
GCC | 0 | 15 | 25 | 17 |
USA | 36 | 23 | 52 | 44 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of negative social and/or environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | 0 | 0 | 76 | 26 |
GCC | 0 | 0 | 76 | 26 |
USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |