Our Sustainable Business Approach
Sustainability has been embedded in our DNA since the very beginning.
At Aramex, sustainability is not just a goal, but a mindset. We take a proactive, stakeholder-focused, and integrated approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, creating value across all six capitals.
We aim to nurture our Human and Social & Relationship Capitals, enhance our Intellectual Capital, and strategically leverage our Manufactured and Financial Capitals, all while safeguarding our Natural Capital.
Our global footprint drives us to prioritize the communities we impact and operate in. This sustainability-focused strategy enables us to inspire and foster innovation, proactively mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. By doing so, we strengthen our resilience to long-term, industry-specific ESG challenges, ensuring we stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
Aramex is also committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), directly and indirectly through our operations, value creation and impact on all stakeholders. Our efforts are particularly aligned with Goals 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 17, while also contributing to many others. This commitment is voluntary but deeply rooted in our belief in the power of positive impact.
Achievements and Milestones
Aramex Sustainability journey
2005
Co-founded Ruwaad, with the aim of supporting entrepreneurship talent and deploying resources and skills in service of local communities.
2006
First company in the region to produce a sustainability report.
2007
Announced our commitment to the United Nations ‘Global Compact’ initiative (UNGC).
2010
First company in the region to calculate and report on its carbon footprint.
2016
Emissions reduced by 52% compared to base year 2012, four years ahead of schedule.
2017
The first multinational in the MENA region to conduct an expansive externally validated Human Rights Audit of operations and suppliers.
2019
6,361,248 kWh were produced by generating electricity through newly launched solar farms in Amman & Dubai.
Reduced emissions by 44% from baseline year 2017 to 2019.
2020
49% of corporate head office employees are female.
2020
Active sustainability projects in 94% of our countries of operations.
2021
Signed up to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
2021
Joined the AFKL Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program to manage and reduce emissions and carbon footprint.
2022
Committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and Net Zero by 2040.
Value Creation
Integrated thinking lies at the heart of our sustainability approach at Aramex. We believe that sustainability is not a standalone concept, but a deeply interconnected practice that we embed across all facets of our business. By embracing integrated thinking, we ensure that our strategy, governance, performance, and opportunities are seamlessly aligned, fostering a holistic and coordinated effort to drive long-term value.
Our sustainability function plays a critical role in this process. It serves as the driving force that bridges vision with action, research with execution, and development with tangible outcomes. Through this function, we facilitate projects that are not just aligned with operational goals but are also integrated into our sustainability agenda. By doing so, we create a future-forward, resilient business model ensuring that we continually create value for our stakeholders.
2023