Gulf Warehousing Company announced a new achievement, which is that it ranked ninth regionally in the category of transportation and logistics services, on the Forbes Middle East list of sustainability leaders for the year 2024, which includes 105 companies and institutions undertaking influential initiatives in the field of sustainability in the region.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Fahd bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, Managing Director of GWC Group, said that this classification clearly reflects the company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance standards and the effectiveness of the sustainability initiatives it is implementing, especially in light of its strategy that focuses on comprehensively integrating environmental, social and governance factors into its business model. In line with the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), the Qatar National Vision 2030, the National Strategy for Environment and Climate Change, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Fahd stressed that GWC’s commitment to sustainability reflects positively on consolidating the strength and influence of its brand and enhances its presence in global markets, as the company continues to enhance its leadership in sustainability through a package of various initiatives, while its classification on the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders list for the year 2024 represents confirmation. On its commitment to providing the best logistical solutions and a sustainable supply chain to customers, which contributes to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 through a package of initiatives, the most prominent of which is cooperation with BioPen to convert organic waste into fertilizers that are later donated, cleaning beaches, planting trees, and recycling wooden pallets, in addition to saving energy and water. paperless operations, vehicle routing optimization, consumption rationalization, reuse and recycling initiatives, energy conservation (including natural and energy-efficient lighting initiatives), and optimization of resource consumption. GWC’s regional logistics center in the Ras Bufontas Free Zone has also been developed. According to Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) standards.
His Excellency added that GWC’s commitment to sustainability aims to consolidate environmental awareness in society.
Forbes’ list of sustainability leaders in the Middle East this year includes 12 different sectors, where the leaders were ranked based on a comprehensive assessment of companies’ efforts in the field of sustainability.
In addition to its commitment to sustainability, GWC is at the forefront of the logistics sector, offering a comprehensive range of services including freight forwarding, contract logistics, project logistics, and supply chain solutions. Thanks to advanced facilities, strategic partnerships, and strong infrastructure, the company is able to provide efficient and seamless logistics solutions to customers across various sectors.
