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.
Sustainability
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.”
Abdulhameed Al Dughaither ARO Chairman
Sustainability Framework
ARO developed a structured framework built around strategic
pillars.
Reflecting the ESG issues most material to our business.
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
Sustainability Initiative
1st Sustainability Report
Disclosure in 2022:
Focused on establishing ESG baselines: energy, safety, workforce, and governance.Showcased initial alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and international reporting.
2nd Sustainability Report
Expanded metrics on environment, social, and governance (ESG).
3rd Sustainability Report
Results into materiality topics 3rd 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.
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.
ESG Highlights
7%
reduction in GHG intensity, down from 28.87 tonnes CO2eq/operation day
16%
reduction in freshwater use across operations
Zero
oil spills for the third consecutive year
100%
of metal scrap recycled for three consecutive years
Zero
confirmed data breaches for the second consecutive year
Climate
risk mapping integrated into ARO’s SYNERGITM Life digital ecosystem
Zero
confirmed corruption incidents for the third consecutive year
100%
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
Signed (Pledge) between ARO and Aramco - April
Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
ARO is rooted in the Kingdom
and contributes to Saudi Vision 2030.
Operations are aligned with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
Aligns with the broader national goals:
Operations are aligned with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
Aligns with the broader national goals:
Performance Highlights
+232K
Training hours delivered with an 8% increase in average hours per employee
100%
Return-to-work rate for all eligible employees in 2024
Zero
High-risk process safety incidents for the second consecutive year
30%
Saudi representation in senior management roles
1.6B
Spent on local suppliers representing 61.5% of total procurement
Stakeholder Engagement
StakeholderEngagement
Our Board
Our People
Our Shareholders & Strategic Partners (Saudi Aramco & Valaris)
Our Customers
Our Suppliers & Contractors
Our Communities
Our Academic & Industry Networks
Our Technical, Legal, & Compliance Experts
Internal
External
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.
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.
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
We proudly support programs that create a lasting positive impact, through volunteering, sponsorships, and charitable donations
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