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Sustainability
Sustainability at ARO
Sustainability is central to ARO’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s energy security and long-term resilience. Over time, we have strengthened ESG integration through a strong safety culture, skilled workforce, and operational excellence. In 2024, our participation in the MEP’s Sustainability Champions Program marked a key shift, leading to a refreshed materiality assessment, a new sustainability framework, and stronger alignment with Vision 2030, the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), and global standards.
We are now focused on performance-driven sustainability management, grounded in material issues, structured data, and national priorities.
Message from the Chairman
”At ARO, sustainability is a strategic imperative that shapes how we create long-term value. As we navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape, our commitment to responsible and resilient growth remains unwavering. By embedding sustainability into our decision-making, we are strengthening ARO’s competitive position, enhancing our contribution to national priorities, and safeguarding our license to operate for years to come.
This moment also marks a turning point for the Board’s role in advancing ARO’s sustainability ambitions. We are committed to providing active strategic oversight — not only in governance, but in shaping the company’s long-term direction through scenario planning, workforce development, and sustainability capacity-building.”
Sustainability Framework
ARO developed a structured framework built around strategic pillars.
Reflecting the ESG issues most material to our business.
RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE DRILLING
Climate & Emissions
Energy & Water Management
Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection
Waste Management
EMPOWERED WORKFORCE, STRONGER KINGDOM
Workforce Health & Safety
Process Safety
Local Right & Humen Rights
Workforce Management
Local Value Creation
GOVERNANCE THAT ANCHORS TRUST
Risk Management
Corporate Governance
Sustainable Supply Chain
Sustainability Initiative
1st Sustainability Report
Focused on establishing ESG baselines: energy, safety, workforce, and governance.
Showcased initial alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and international reporting.
2nd Sustainability Report
3rd Sustainability Report
Currently being finalized (2025).
Enhanced materiality assessment.
Designed for stronger alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, and Aramco
Climate & Emissions
ARO is working to manage its climate impact by improving emissions performance in line with broader national and global climate ambitions.
Throughout the year, ARO implemented targeted greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures, including optimized equipment use, improved generator control systems, and reduced reliance on inefficient practices.
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reduction in GHG intensity,
down from 28.87 tonnes CO2eq/operation day
reduction in freshwater use
across operations
oil spills
for the third consecutive year
of metal scrap recycled
for three consecutive years
confirmed data breaches
for the second consecutive year
risk mapping integrated
into ARO’s SYNERGITM Life digital ecosystem
confirmed corruption incidents
for the third consecutive year
compliance training completion
across all employees
Sustainability Champions Program
ARO was selected as the only upstream JV to join the program - mentee for Saudi Aramco
Signed (Pledge) between ARO and Aramco - April
Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
Training hours delivered
with an 8% increase in average hours per employee
Return-to-work rate
for all eligible employees in 2024
High-risk process safety incidents for the second consecutive year
Saudi representation
in senior management roles
Spent on local suppliers
representing 61.5% of total procurement
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Engagement & Investment
ARO actively supports Saudi Arabia’s social and economic development priorities through charitable giving, partnerships, and employee engagement.
In 2024, ARO contributed nearly SAR 3 million across charitable organizations supporting food security, housing, medical care, and child welfare.
Contributions were delivered through both financial and volunteer support.
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CSR
At ARO, one of our core Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) missions is to engage in impactful community initiatives.
We proudly support programs that create a lasting positive impact, through volunteering, sponsorships, and charitable donations
