The Middle East’s

1. Abdullah Albader

Designation: CEO
Company: Almarai
Established: 1977
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia

Between 2018 and 2023, Almarai recorded a reduction of 4,719 metric tons of plastic and 2,528 metric tons of paper packaging. In 2023, 67% of cardboard packaging had been derived from recycled materials. In the same period, about 7,000 trees were planted across Almarai’s Al Kharj and Hail locations. Its solar PV plant in Al Kharj was estimated to offset 8,100 tons of CO₂ each year. In March 2024, the company revealed its 2024-2028 $4.8 billion investment strategy, a portion of which would also go towards environmental and social sustainability.