WINNER:
Jubail Producing Department – Saudi Aramco
With the Project:
Jubail Producing Department Circular and Sustainable Decarbonization, Biodiversity Initiatives
Mangrove forests are at the heart of our island's preservation efforts, hosting one of the region’s largest ecosystems with over 5 million trees. In 2022, we launched the Kingdom’s largest mangrove plantation program, planting 3.1 million seedlings. An additional 1.4 million seedlings were added in 2023, contributing significantly to carbon sequestration, as mangroves absorb carbon up to five times more efficiently than upland tropical forests. To enhance marine life, we repurposed decommissioned subsea pipelines into artificial coral reefs, fostering biodiversity while reducing waste. Additionally, sustainable practices like reusing wastewater for irrigation and composting food waste for fertilizer further minimize our environmental impact, ensuring a balanced and thriving ecosystem.
