Burjeel Holdings Sets Ambitious Goal For Carbon Neutrality By 2040

Burjeel Holdings, a prominent healthcare provider, has unveiled an ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to sustainable practices and its dedication to aligning with international standards of environmental stewardship and governance. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability across the business, highlighting the establishment of a Business Development and Sustainability Committee in 2023 to spearhead these efforts.

At the core of Burjeel Holdings' ESG strategy are ambitious targets aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. The company has committed to reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2024 and developing a strategy for Scope 3 carbon emissions by 2025. Furthermore, Burjeel Holdings aims to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040 and reduce water consumption by 10% by 2030, with plans to reuse 5% of total water consumed annually.

Burjeel Holdings is not only focused on environmental goals but also on making a positive impact on communities. The company aims to touch over 7 million lives per year through various initiatives by 2026. It plans to engage 30% of corporate employees in community volunteer activities annually starting in 2025. Additionally, patient education programmes for those with chronic conditions will be implemented for 70% of active patients by 2026, alongside regular patient satisfaction surveys to maintain a satisfaction rate of 85% or higher.

Commitment to Governance and Employee Well-being

The organisation places a strong emphasis on governance, aiming for a high percentage of independent directors on its board. It is also committed to employee training programmes on data privacy, security, ethics, and compliance. By 2027, all hospitals in Abu Dhabi will be accredited by the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard (ADHICS), with ISO 27001 certification for all remaining hospitals.

Fostering Diversity and Excellence

Burjeel Holdings is dedicated to increasing the representation of women in leadership roles to 30% or higher by 2030 and maintaining a balanced gender ratio. The company also aims for all hospitals to be permanently accredited by the JCI, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient care and safety. Employee satisfaction is a priority, with a target score of 95% by 2026 and efforts to reduce turnover rate by 15% within the same timeframe.

John Sunil, Chief Executive Officer of Burjeel Holdings, highlighted the integral role of ESG performance in the company's mission. He stated that environmentally, socially, and ethically, Burjeel Holdings is dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare while fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture.

This comprehensive ESG strategy demonstrates Burjeel Holdings' dedication not only to environmental sustainability but also to social responsibility and governance excellence. Through these efforts, Burjeel Holdings is setting new standards in healthcare sustainability and community engagement in the GCC region.

With inputs from WAM