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Al Dahra's Commitment to Sustainability: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Sustainability Report

Al Dahra, an international agribusiness headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining significant advancements in various sustainability initiatives over the past year. As the company enters its sixth consecutive year of reporting, the focus remains on how it protects long-term value while ensuring resilience and reliable supply chains across its operations.

A Central Focus on Long-Term Value

Arnoud van den Berg, Group CEO at Al Dahra, emphasized the critical role sustainability plays in generating long-term value amid pressing challenges such as climate change and food system pressures. In 2025, Al Dahra transitioned from merely establishing sustainability foundations to executing them at a larger scale. This shift includes enhancing farming systems, bolstering governance, and implementing measurable strategies to lessen risks and emissions within their value chain.

Operationalizing Sustainability

The report highlights several key goals and achievements in Al Dahra's sustainability journey. The company set objectives that align closely with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, marking 2025 as a new baseline for tracking progress. Notable efforts include the operationalization of the Sustainability Committee and the adoption of advanced digital platforms for improved transparency and data usability. These initiatives are crucial as Al Dahra aims to be the largest irrigated, digitally enabled farming platform globally by 2030.

Agricultural Innovations

Among the many highlights in the report is Al Dahra's commitment to innovative farming practices. In Romania, approximately 76% of cultivated land is now under reduced tillage, representing one of the largest such initiatives in Europe. In Egypt, early results from implementing no-till farming have shown improvements in soil health and water use efficiency, particularly in arid conditions. To augment water productivity, Al Dahra has also invested in modern irrigation techniques, precision scheduling, and soil health interventions without sacrificing crop yields.

To support these advancements, Al Dahra has appointed a dedicated ecologist who focuses on developing nature-positive practices, ensuring biodiversity considerations are integrated into daily operations.

Addressing Climate Data

In a significant move towards transparency and accountability, Al Dahra completed an extensive greenhouse gas inventory that encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which serves as a new reference point for their sustainability journey. The company is now pivoting towards measuring carbon intensity per crop and hectare, allowing for targeted interventions that reflect practical agricultural conditions. This initiative is part of their switch to Sandy by Trinity AgTech, a platform specifically designed for carbon and natural capital reporting in the agricultural sector.

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain

Beyond its internal operations, Al Dahra has made advancements in ensuring responsible sourcing practices throughout its supply chain. A comprehensive ESG risk mapping exercise has been completed, with Sedex being selected as the platform for supplier ESG assessments. This allows for scalable and robust frameworks to be instituted.

In logistics, the company expanded its biofuel-powered shipping routes significantly, and also embraced a shift to barge transport in Romania, which resulted in over 200 truck movements being reduced weekly.

Fostering Inclusivity in the Workplace

In efforts to treat its employees fairly, Al Dahra introduced a new Inclusion Engagement framework, supported by a Global Employee Engagement Survey that garnered an 80% participation rate, indicating an engaged workforce that feels proud of their workplace. Insights from this survey are now guiding leadership development and initiatives focused on recognition and employee wellbeing.

Community Investment and Future Outlook

Al Dahra also invested over AED 2 million in 2025 into community initiatives that bolster education, health, and social welfare. The company has set an ambitious goal to positively impact 100,000 lives by 2030.

Looking forward, Al Dahra intends to scale successful practices, reinforce accountability, and further integrate sustainability into its operational and investment strategies. By 2030, it aims to operate sustainably across 500,000 hectares, contributing positively to food systems while ensuring community and environmental support.

For more detailed information, the full 2025 Sustainability Report can be accessed at Al Dahra's official website.

About Al Dahra

Al Dahra stands as a global vanguard in modern agriculture, committed to advancing sustainable practices across borders. With expertise in cultivation, production, and trading, it manages an output approaching 3 million tonnes of vital food products and animal feed, serving a broad clientele that includes commercial enterprises and governmental bodies across 15 countries.

This holistic approach not only positions Al Dahra for future growth but also underscores its commitment to sustainable practices that yield long-term benefits for all stakeholders.