Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full reliance on renewable energy and low-carbon operations. In a statement, Red Sea Global said this figure represents the volume of emissions that would have been generated had conventional energy sources and transportation systems been used. To put the impact into perspective, the achievement is equivalent to removing approximately 27,500 cars from the roads for an entire year or eliminating the annual electricity consumption of nearly 24,500 homes. Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer at Red Sea Global Raed Albasseet said: "Avoiding nearly 118,000 tons of emissions at this advanced stage of development demonstrates the powerful impact of embedding sustainability into operations from day one.” “As our destinations continue to expand, this positive impact will grow further, proving to the world that luxury tourism can be a leading force in protecting and regenerating nature,” he added. He stressed that these results stem from Red Sea Global’s strong commitment to clean energy principles. The Red Sea destination is currently powered entirely by 100% renewable electricity, supported by more than 760,000 solar panels and the world’s largest battery storage facility, ensuring a continuous supply of clean energy around the clock. In the field of sustainable mobility, he explained that the company operates an advanced fleet of electric vehicles and buses, supported by a network of 150 renewable energy-powered charging stations. Albasseet also noted that Red Sea International Airport has taken pioneering steps by beginning the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF) for seaplane operations, while continuing to work with partners to expand their use on commercial flights serving the destination. These initiatives form a key pillar of Red Sea Global’s journey toward achieving net-zero emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030. The results align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s Circular Carbon Economy Framework, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2060. By combining advanced technological solutions with a science-based approach, Red Sea Global continues to strengthen its position as a leading global model, demonstrating how regenerative tourism can deliver measurable and large-scale climate benefits.
