The future of energy is green. At the inaugural Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2021, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed the roadmap for the Kingdom’s energy transition.
Ambitions announced include an upgraded Nationally Determined Contribution (278 mtpa), an aim to reach net zero by 2060, and joining the Global Methane Pledge to cut global methane emissions by 30%, placing Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the fight against climate change.
A set of ambitious initiatives focus on reducing emissions and increasing Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy capacity.
Saudi is reducing its carbon emissions through a multidimensional approach, which includes
Implementing energy efficiency programs
Developing carbon capture technology
Increasing public transportation
Growing its renewable energy capacity
5 initiatives under SGI will help to lower carbon emissions by more than 278 mtpa
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Leading the charge to deliver a greener future
30×30
Saudi Arabia joined the Global Methane Pledge, a commitment to cut global methane emissions by 30% of 2020 levels by 2030
50%
Saudi Arabia will grow domestic generation capacity from renewable energy to 50% by 2030
Net Zero
Saudi Aramco aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across wholly-owned assets by 2050
50%
The Riyadh Sustainability Strategy will reduce carbon emissions in the city by 50%
Our Partners
SGI works closely with a diverse set of partners to advance progress towards reducing carbon emissions in the Kingdom. Partners include:
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