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Zain KSA, a telecom and digital services provider, has released its “2023 Corporate Sustainability Impact Report: Into an Innovative and Sustainable World.” The release of this report carries significant meaning being issued in the absence of its visionary architect, Zain KSA’s late CEO Sultan Al-Deghaither, who recently passed away. He had led the company’s transformation journey, focusing on driving sustainable and positive environmental and social impacts.
This report highlights Zain KSA’s progress in implementing its corporate sustainability strategy, which is structured around four key pillars — Climate Change, Responsible Operations, Inclusion, and Generation Youth — addressing the core themes of economy, environment, society, and governance. It showcases the significant strides Zain KSA has made in advancing sustainability across the Kingdom over the year.
The report illustrates the seamless integration of Zain KSA’s corporate sustainability strategy with its overarching corporate goals, aligning closely with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals in sustainable development. It also underscores how the company contributed to the nation’s goals, while also supporting global sustainability efforts, including the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and best practices in environmental, social, and governance principles.
Zain KSA’s Corporate Communications VP Eman Abdullah Al-Saidi said: “It is with profound sadness that we release this sustainability report in the absence of our late CEO Sultan Al-Deghaither ... Though he is no longer with us, his enduring impact lives on in every achievement and through the positive mark he made on society and the environment. His pivotal role in launching initiatives and programs that advanced sustainability and served our country is evident throughout this report.
“Our sustainability report highlights our positive impact on the environment and society by embedding sustainability into our business strategy through an eco-friendly framework built on three pillars: economy, people, and planet.”
This approach reflects our dedication to driving digital progress while fulfilling our commitment to the communities we serve through our ESG strategy and responsible practices that create value for all stakeholders and contribute to a sustainable future for the planet.”