Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Holdings has unveiled a new long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plan, defining ambitious objectives across four major pillars, in a daring drive towards sustainable practices.
The commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040, which represents a change toward a more sustainable and just future, lies at the core of this approach. Burjeel Holdings’ dedication to environmental stewardship and good corporate governance is strengthened by the ESG strategy, which also guarantees the highest quality of patient care and fosters a sustainable and healthy work environment for its staff.
“The nature of our business is clearly about sustaining our society by providing healthcare across the community and we are seeking to align fully with the best international standards on environmental stewardship and governance. One of our key ESG priorities has been to strengthen and formalize our public market-oriented corporate governance,” Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings.
“At the time of the IPO, we created a Board of acknowledged experts, of whom 70 percent are independent directors, and in 2023 we established a Business Development and Sustainability Committee to ensure that we integrate sustainability across our entire business,” Dr. Vayalil added.
At the forefront of Burjeel Holdings’ ESG strategy is its pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. To realize this vision, the organization has set mid-term targets for reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2024.
Additionally, by 2025, the organization will develop a strategy to account for Scope 3 carbon emissions. Beyond carbon neutrality, Burjeel Holdings is committed to eliminating waste, aiming for zero waste to landfill by 2040. It also aims to reduce water consumption by 10 percent by 2030, with a focus on reusing 5 percent of total water consumed annually.
Burjeel Holdings seeks to positively impact over 7 million lives per year by 2026 through various community initiatives. Encouraging employee engagement, the organization aims to have 30 percent of corporate employees participate in at least one community volunteer activity annually starting in 2025. Recognizing the importance of patient care, Burjeel Holdings plans to implement patient education programs for 70 percent of active patients with chronic conditions by 2026.
Regular patient satisfaction surveys will be conducted to ensure a satisfaction rate of 85 percent or higher, with a focus on continuous improvement. The organization aims to ensure 100 percent of healthcare staff complete patient safety training annually by 2026, prioritizing the well-being of both patients and employees.