The Middle East’s
6. Patrick Stillhart
Designation: CEO
Company: Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Established: 1976
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
In the first half of 2024, SADAFCO reduced its Water Conversion Ratio by 30%, saving 48 million liters since 2022. In 2023, SADAFCO recorded a 94% recycling rate, reducing 97% of waste disposal trips, and saving 122 million liters of water. It has announced plans to install solar panels on the roofs of an additional seven sites by 2025, which are expected to generate 5.8 million kilowatts per hour of energy and reduce 2,600 metric tons of carbon emissions per year. By the end of 2024, it aims to offset over 40% of its grid-based electricity consumption with solar power in Saudi Arabia.