Saudi ArabiA: Red Sea Global's several flagship projects win sustainability recognition
Red Sea Global has reached
significant sustainability milestones after several flagship assets across The
Red Sea and Amaala
destinations achieved prestigious LEED certifications. The recognitions span
airports, educational facilities, logistics hubs, and community master plans,
reinforcing the company’s position among global leaders in sustainable
development and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives for low-carbon
tourism and responsible infrastructure.
Red
Sea International Airport was awarded LEED Platinum certification, making
it one of only four airports worldwide to attain this distinction. The airport
operates entirely on renewable energy, incorporates advanced energy management
systems, and supports seaplane operations powered by sustainable aviation fuel.
The achievement reflects years of integrated planning to deliver long-term
environmental, social, and economic value.
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Commenting on the achievement, Raed Albasseet, Chief
Sustainability and Environment Officer at Red Sea Global, said the
certifications represent more than technical success. He noted that
sustainability underpins every aspect of the company’s operations, from
renewable energy use and advanced water reuse systems to circular waste
management and low-emission mobility solutions, all aimed at embedding
regeneration across its developments.
Turtle
Bay International School also reached a major milestone, securing LEED
Platinum certification with 92 points under the LEED v4 Building Design and
Construction rating system—the highest score ever awarded to a school under
this framework. Only 15 schools globally have achieved this level of
certification, and the school is the first in Saudi Arabia to do so, setting a
new benchmark for sustainable educational environments.
Albasseet highlighted the broader
significance of this achievement, saying the school’s performance establishes a
global standard in sustainable education, advanced architectural design, and
regenerative learning spaces.
In the logistics sector, Red Sea
Global’s Central Distribution Center earned LEED Gold certification with 73
points, placing it among the most sustainable storage and logistics facilities
in the Middle East. The facility features smart energy management, efficient
material use, and enhanced operational performance, supporting large-scale
destination development with minimal environmental impact.
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Beyond individual buildings, the
master plans for Turtle Bay and the Staff Village at Amaala were awarded LEED
Platinum certification for Communities. These recognitions confirm that
sustainability is integrated at the urban planning level, addressing energy,
water, mobility, social inclusion, and long-term liveability for residents and
workers.
Amaala also achieved LEED for
Communities certification at the Planning and Design stage, joining a select
group of just 45 developments worldwide to receive this recognition. Of these,
only 16 projects—including the first phase of The Red Sea destination—have
attained Platinum status, highlighting Red Sea Global’s consistent approach to
sustainable destination planning.
This first LEED certification for
Amaala establishes a strong foundation for future phases. The assessment
encompasses environmental and social performance, economic growth, governance,
urban resilience, and quality of life, aligning the project with advanced
global standards for sustainable communities.
The Red Sea destination, a key
pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, currently features nine luxury resorts open to
guests. Shura Island, considered the heart of the destination, began welcoming
visitors in 2023 with the opening of the first of its planned 11 resorts, with
additional developments underway.
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Red Sea Global confirmed that both
The Red Sea and Amaala destinations operate on 100% renewable energy, a move expected
to cut emissions by up to one million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent
annually—comparable to removing around two million cars from the roads each
year. This supports national climate goals while safeguarding local ecosystems.
Looking ahead, the Amaala destination
is set to open as a luxury wellness and regenerative tourism hub, with visitor
numbers capped at 1.5 million annually. This controlled approach is designed to
protect the natural environment, maintain premium service standards, and ensure
the long-term success of the project’s sustainability commitments.
Source: One Arabia
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