SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK

POSITIVELY INFLUENCING THE
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

Sustainability is integral to Mobily’s business ethos and its strategy for sustainable growth and enduring trust. The Company is dedicated to delivering value to all Stakeholders while making a positive impact on the environment, as well as on local, regional and international communities. Emphasizing responsible and transparent governance is key to fostering trust among customers, employees, partners and shareholders.

Accountable
Enterprise
Upgraded to ‘A’ in MSCI ESG Index – first Saudi Telecom to achieve this rating
MARKETPLACE
AND CUSTOMERS
Launched Mobily’s new ‘RISILIENT’ cybersecurity strategy for 2023-27
Responsible
Employer
59,000+ hours of structured employee learning materials and courses
Positive Community
Impacts
Sponsored Monsha’at’s Biban 23 to support the Kingdom’s SME sector
Safeguarding
the Planet
Launched Mobily Recycling initiative to promote the circular economy
Sustainability Framework
Alignment with National and
International Frameworks
Saudi Vision 2030
Communications, Space & Technology Commission
Saudi & Middle East Green Initiatives
United Nations Sustainable Development Group
United Nations Global Compact
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Associations and Memberships
Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1)
Cullen International
SAMENA Telecommunications Council
TM Forum
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA)
United Nations Development Programme
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Sustainability Strategy And Framework

Mobily’s sustainability framework defines and communicates the Company’s strategic dedication to sustainability. Built around 5 key pillars, it focuses the Company’s sustainability priorities and resources, acting as a roadmap for associated initiatives and programs to increase impact and value creation for key Stakeholders.

Accountable Enterprise

  • Formally integrate sustainability at the corporate level
  • Strive for transparency, integrity and good governance by following international best practices
  • Achieve sustainable growth contributing to a thriving Saudi Arabian economy, through direct economic activities and infrastructure, platforms and digital services

Safeguarding the Planet

  • Contribute to the Saudi Green Initiative, leading the way to a sustainable future for Saudi Arabia
  • Follow international best practices to safeguard shared resources

Marketplace and Customers

  • Enable rapid societal development through well-designed and executed digital platforms and services
  • Ensure privacy and security of customer data
  • Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction with excellent customer care
  • Adopt socially responsible elements in our marketing strategies

Responsible Employer

  • Ensure high levels of motivation, satisfaction and commitment to sustainability
  • Understand our duty of care to protect our employees and contractors from any harm
  • Ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities and the same, fair treatment

Positive Community Impacts

  • Support local communities in which Mobily operates, and positively impact them
  • Work with communities to address issues of opportunity, access, knowledge and skill in relation to using technology

Contribution to SDGs

ACCOUNTABLE ENTERPRISE

DISPLAYING FAIRNESS,
TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY

Mobily’s sustainable success is built on a solid foundation as a responsible andaccountable enterprise. Built on a robust commitment to transparency, ethical practices and sound governance, the Company has continued to demonstrate resilience and adeptness in navigating risks and challenges, all while continuing to grow and uphold its accountability to Stakeholders.

A IN MSCI ESG RATINGS,

UP FROM BBB IN 2022

52/100 IN ESG INVEST SCORE,

UP FROM 45/100 IN 2022

33/100 IN DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX (DJSI) S&P,

UP FROM 25/100 IN 2022

52% IN CSR HUB,

UP FROM 34% IN 2022

31.2 IN SUSTAINALYTICS*,

DOWN FROM 31.8 IN 2022

*Lower score indicates better results

SAFEGUARDING THE PLANET

BOLSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY

In its pursuit of environmental stewardship, Mobily is committed to reducing its ecological footprint, integrating this commitment into the core of its business operations and ESG strategies. This dedication reflects a holistic approach to sustainability, where environmental considerations are woven into the Company’s activities – from the deployment of energy-efficient technologies and the modernization of its infrastructure to the adoption of green energy sources and the implementation of waste reduction practices.

2,615 KG

OF PAPER, PLASTIC AND METAL
WASTE RECYCLED THIS YEAR

20% INCREASE

IN INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABLE
TECHNOLOGIES

Replacement of all the existing bulbs fluorescent lights with LED lights

Total LEDs planned to install:

23,330

Replacement of energy saving/ smart inverter air conditioners

Total HVAC inverters planned to install:

592

Installation of motion sensors in meeting rooms, hallways, lobbies, corridors, WC and the basement area

Total motion sensors planned to install:

32

Installation of timers to implement “lights switched off” after office

Total timers planned to install:

56

MARKETPLACE AND CUSTOMERS

FOSTERING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Mobily’s commitment to its customers and the broader marketplace is evident in its effort to enrich customer experiences and integrate themselves into customers’ daily lives through significant infrastructure investments, such as 5G, submarine cables and data centers. The Company is a key driver of digital transformation in the Kingdom, while also continuously advancing and enhancing network quality and range, thereby offering customers seamless connectivity and opening up new opportunities for both personal and business growth.

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) awarded Mobily the

“Customer Experience Award 2022”

Market Place

RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER

EMPOWERING OUR
WORKFORCE

Mobily is dedicated to providing a world-class work environment while fostering a diverse and dynamic corporate culture for each one of its over 2,500 employees. It continuously seeks to attract outstanding talent and provide them with the support and resources needed to thrive, building lasting and meaningful careers and contributing to the shared vision of Mobily.

+59,000
LEARNING
HOURS

IN OFFERING

100,000
TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES

TO BE OFFERED BY 2025

86%

SAUDIZATION

2,518

TOTAL HEADCOUNT

11%

FEMALE EMPLOYMENT

29%

YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT GROWTH

73

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS IN UNIVERSITIES’ COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

125

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS IN TAMHEER PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING NATIONAL CADERS

28 NATIONALITIES

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

69%

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SCORE

POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACTS

SUPPORTING SOCIETAL GOALS
AND INITIATIVES

Mobily is committed to playing a positive and supportive role across Saudi society and in the countless communities where it delivers its services across the Kingdom. Through a wide range of carefully selected initiatives and activities, Mobily leverages its scale, resources and the commitment of its employees to support worthy causes and events, in line with its business priorities and its dedication to contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The Company’s CSR efforts are focused on 3 fundamental pillars

ENRICHING THE TALENT POOL

FOSTERING FULFILLING LIVES

ENABLING SOCIETAL GROWTH THROUGH SUPPORT AND ACCESS