Baladna takes a holistic approach to sustainability, encompassing business growth, product excellence, environmental responsibility, employee wellbeing, and community engagement.
We have integrated sustainability principles into our strategy, establishing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and roadmap for economic, social and environmental benefits.
Aligned with Qatar’s Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our business plays a key role in national food security and aims to 72 exceed stakeholder expectations. Efficiency improvements and technology investments showcase our dedication to resource conservation and operational efficiency, while a clear long-term vision includes becoming Qatar’s trusted brand and ensuring food security.
Our sustainability story is presented in our inaugural sustainability report, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical corporate conduct, and transparency, which will be fundamental to the continuous improvement of our sustainable practices and our long-term success.
Our Sustainability Framework
Purpose
- Ethical Business Practices
- Sustainable and Profitable Growth
- Effective Risk Management
- Public Policy Compliance
- Product Quality and Safety
- Healthy and Delicious Food
- Ethical Sourcing
- Water Stewardship
- Waste Management
- Sustainable Distribution
- Animal Care and Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Employment and Income Creation
- CSR Engagement and Investment
- National Food Security
- Alignment with National Standards
- Healthy Community
Goals
1.1: Create stakeholder value by leveraging good governance and responsible business practices (including within the supply chain)
1.2: Sustain and improve optimal conditions for animal health, hygiene and welfar
1.3: Collaborate, encourage and invest in cutting-edge research and development, smart technologies and digitalisation
2.1: Enable healthier lives through access to safe, healthy and nutritious foods for all
2.2: Design and launch healthy alternatives that address nutritional needs of all consumers
2.3: Protect consumer health through responsible marketing, labelling and communication
3.1: Understand own responsibility and risks from climate change and address climate change resiliency
3.2: Implement principles of circularity in product packaging design (or circular economy) and across the value chain
3.3: Create opportunities to minimise resource use and pursue process optimisation
4.1: Foster diversity, inclusion and employee engagement
4.2: Ensure a safe, healthy and productive workplace for employees (and third parties/ contractors)
4.3: Adopt effective labour practices to promote decent work and empower employees (and third parties/contractors) through professional development
5.1: Nurture relationships with local communities through effective communication, collaboration, and outreach
5.2: Establish programmes to enable sustainable economic development at the local community level
5.3: Promote sustainable consumption, consumer awareness and knowledge on product lifecycle
Material Topics
- Economicperformance
- Public policy
- Animal welfare
- Socio-economic compliance
- Healthy and affordable food (food security)
- Customer health and safety
- Emissions
- Waste
- Water and effluents
- Environmental compliance
- Occupational health and safety
- Employment
- Local communities
Alignment with UN SDGs
Baladna is proud to champion critical areas of sustainable development, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).
