GMG<\/a>\u2019s sustainability initiatives align with those of the United Nations and key markets.<\/p>\nFor instance, the UAE has established a committee to ensure sustainability initiatives are integrated into the country\u2019s national agenda and environmental goals are in alignment across public and private sectors.<\/p>\n
The country was also the first nation in the GCC to set up a data hub tracking progress of its sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n
In keeping with its Vision 2030, which overlaps with the agenda of the United Nations, Saudi Arabia developed a National Renewable Energy programme to diversify its energy sources and increase dependence on clean energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Make A Difference sustainability strategy, which is aligned to key global and local sustainability trends, showcases GMG\u2019s commitment to creating positive, transformative change across the region and beyond through its three strategic pillars \u2013 Planet Forward, Spark People and Own Change,\u201d said Yasir Ahmad, partner and leader at EY Middle East and North Africa\u2019s sustainability services division.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese have been developed to address the issues and topics that matter most to GMG and its stakeholders and create a positive and long-term impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Early next year, the group will release its first report on the progress of its sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n
GMG operates across sports, health and consumer goods retail, and recently entered food retail upon its acquisition of rights to Geant, Monoprix and Franprix, grocery retailers of Groupe Casino, in the UAE earlier this year.<\/p>\n
GMG operates over 120 brands in the region, including Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Classic, Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita\u2019s and McCain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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