Sustainability Report 2025
As we continue to advance Abu Dhabi's transition towards a circular and sustainable economy, we remain committed to driving responsible growth, strategic transformation, and long-term value creation aligned with national priorities. In 2025, we increased our overall waste diversion rate to 37.7%, reinforcing our progress towards a more circular and resource-efficient future through expanded waste-to-value solutions and enhanced operational performance.
The 2025 Sustainability Report marks Tadweer Group's second consecutive year of sharing our sustainability performance, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability in measuring, monitoring, and communicating our progress. This milestone reflects our continued journey towards integrating sustainability into our business operations, creating and delivering long-term value for our stakeholders, while protecting the environment.
The report covers Financial Year (FY) 2025 from 1 January to 31 December and provides an overview of our sustainability performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimensions. All financial figures are reported in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).
This report has been developed in alignment with leading ESG frameworks, standards, and guidelines, with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards, widely adopted framework for sustainability reporting. It also aligns with key international and regional frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) ESG Disclosure Guidelines 2025, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and IFRS Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Waste Management Standard.
Our Sustainability Report 2025 is designed to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on double materiality. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are measured in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and ISO 14064-1:2018 - Greenhouse Gases, with relevant disclosures presented in line with applicable GRI Standards.
Tadweer Group is an integrated waste and resource management company based in Abu Dhabi, playing a pivotal role in advancing the Emirate's transition towards a circular and resource-efficient economy.
Through an integrated operating model, we deliver services across the waste value chain, including pre-collection, collection, treatment, recycling, recovery, and safe disposal. Our approach combines operational excellence, innovation, and strategic partnerships to maximise resource recovery and create long-term environmental, social, and economic value.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Tadweer Group operates across the entire Emirate, serving urban, industrial, commercial, residential, and remote areas. Through strategic partnerships and investments, we also contribute to the UAE's broader circular economy ambitions and sustainable development goals.
Established in 2008 as the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre and integrated into ADQ in 2022, Tadweer Group is mandated to develop and operate a modern, sustainable waste management system for Abu Dhabi. Through strategic oversight, infrastructure development, and end-to-end service delivery, we enable the transition towards a more circular economy and create sustainable value from waste.
Develop integrated waste management strategies and long-term infrastructure plans
Oversee and coordinate waste services across the Emirate
Deliver end-to-end solutions across pre-collection, collection, treatment, recycling, recovery, and disposal
Enable circular economy initiatives that convert waste into resources
Promote innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships
Support Abu Dhabi's environmental and economic development priorities
Tadweer Group's evolution reflects a fundamental shift from a linear economy to a circular economy.
To turn waste into value, building a cleaner future for our communities, economy, and generations to come.
Collaboration is central to our success. By working closely with stakeholders across the public, private, and community sectors, we drive innovation, strengthen operational performance, and advance circular economy outcomes across Abu Dhabi.
Overall satisfaction
with NPS of 34
1Includes material topic: Partnerships & Collaborations
Tadweer Group continues to be recognised for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across our operations. These achievements reflect our ongoing efforts to enhance performance, deliver high-quality services, and contribute positively to the communities we serve. Some of our notable recognitions in 2025 include:
Tadweer Group was recognised at the GovMedia Awards for our nationwide schools’ campaign, “Our Role for a Sustainable UAE Future.” The initiative engaged more than 2,500 students across nine schools in all seven Emirates, promoting the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3Rs) through interactive workshops and activities.
We were recognised as one of the top three external strategic partners at the Community Needs Ambassadors Ceremony, organised by Al Ain Municipality. The event brought together 94 attendees and achieved a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting strong collaboration across 13 external entities and six internal departments to deliver meaningful community impact.
Tadweer Group, in collaboration with Umm Al Emarat Park, was officially recognised by Guinness World Records for setting a new world record for the largest recycled materials mosaic. The award was achieved through the creation of a 25-square-metre artwork made from 24,846 recycled plastic bottle caps, with the participation of 356 community members over 18 hours.
Tadweer Group was recognised at the 2025 ADQ Finance Conference with the Excellence in Statutory Financial Reporting award. This recognition reflects the Group’s commitment to transparency, accuracy, and alignment with leading international reporting standards.
Tadweer Group was recognised as the top-performing entity in Abu Dhabi for excellence in case management performance on the Government Shared CRM System on TAMM during 2025. The Group achieved a performance score of 96.22% and a customer satisfaction rate of 91.16%, successfully processing over 62,600 requests.
Total waste diverted through sustainable practices
Increase in total waste collected
Hazardous waste treated
Non-hazardous waste treated
Supplier satisfaction
Sustainability is embedded across our strategy, operations, and decision-making, guiding how we create long-term value for our stakeholders and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development.
Aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and UAE Green Agenda 2030, our approach focuses on:
Enhancing resource efficiency and circularity
Reducing environmental impact and emissions
Protecting ecosystems and natural resources
Creating social and economic value
Supporting healthier and more resilient communities
Sustainability Vision
In 2025, we validated our 2024 Double Materiality Assessment to ensure our sustainability priorities remain aligned with evolving stakeholder expectations, industry developments, and business needs. The review confirmed the continued relevance of our 21 material ESG topics, which guide our sustainability strategy, decision-making, and reporting.
Tadweer Group is accelerating Abu Dhabi’s transition from traditional waste management to resource transformation. In 2025, we further strengthened our circular economy approach through the development of a dedicated Circular Economy Framework.
Driving Circularity
Enabling Sustainable Supply Chains
Environment:
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility
Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
We are advancing an integrated circular economy approach by embedding circularity across our strategy, operations, and decision-making, underpinned by targeted initiatives. We enhanced this approach by aligning with international standards, including ISO 59004:2024 on the Circular Economy.
This section focuses on two key material topics:
Circular Economy
Waste
Our circular economy approach focuses on transforming waste into a valuable resource by increasing recovery, enabling recycling, and creating new value streams across the waste management ecosystem.
We continued to advance circular economy awareness and industry collaboration through participation in sector-focused initiatives and knowledge-sharing platforms, including:
Participation in the inaugural Fashion Sustainability Taskforce convened by MAJRA to address textile waste and accelerate circularity in the fashion sector.
Participation in the World Utilities Congress, where Tadweer Group shared insights on transforming waste into value and the role of circular economy practices in advancing sustainability and decarbonisation.
Participation in the Green Peak Festival Abu Dhabi, showcasing Tadweer Group's circular economy ambitions and commitment to diverting over 80% of waste from landfill by 2031 through integrated waste management solutions.
Art for a Sustainable Community: Turning Waste into Wonder, encouraging participants to transform recycled materials into artworks, promoting reuse and circular thinking.
Our approach to waste management focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, safe handling, and efficient processing across all waste streams. By strengthening segregation, recovery practices and improving treatment pathways, we aim to maximise resource recovery while reducing reliance on landfill.
3,240 thousand tonnes of non-hazardous waste recovered
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*No fines/non-compliance from waste management operational facilities, confirmed for 2025.
99.1% Hazardous waste diverted away from landfill
We are strengthening a responsible and sustainable supply chain by embedding ethical, environmental, and operational standards across our supplier ecosystem, guided by the business partner code of business conduct, which defines clear expectations on compliance, integrity, labour practices, and environmental responsibility for all suppliers and service providers across the Tadweer Group.
This section focuses on the material topic:
Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Our approach is centred on strengthening governance, improving supplier engagement, and embedding sustainability considerations across procurement processes. Through structured frameworks and enhanced oversight, we aim to drive consistency, transparency, and performance across our supplier base.
Key developments in 2025:
Established a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function to strengthen supplier oversight and engagement.
Introduced a centralised digital onboarding process to support supplier screening, risk management, and compliance.
Implemented a supplier segmentation model to enable targeted engagement and oversight.
Strengthened due diligence processes and supply chain risk screening.
No incidents related to human rights violations, child labour, forced labour, or compulsory labour were identified within our supply chain.
We continued to strengthen supplier relationships through regular engagement and feedback mechanisms, helping improve service quality, communication, and supplier experience.
Nurturing social responsibility remains a core component of Tadweer Group’s approach to creating sustainable value for our workforce, communities, and wider stakeholders.
Ensuring Employee Well-being
Empowering Communities
Human Rights:
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses
Labour:
Principle 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour
Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour
Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
We invest in our people by fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace while developing the skills and capabilities needed for a resilient and future-ready workforce.
This section focuses on four key material topics:
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Nationalisation
Employee Engagement
Occupational Health and Safety
We continued to strengthen our ability to attract, develop, and retain talent by enhancing the employee experience, supporting career growth, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Our approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. Key initiatives included:
Enhanced the onboarding journey through structured pre-boarding, induction, and probation processes.
Strengthened employee benefits through the Total Rewards Policy and an expanded benefits offering.
Implemented a unified grading and compensation framework to promote fairness, transparency, and market alignment.
Conducted the annual salary review cycle, including merit increases and promotions.
Expanded flexible working arrangements to support employee well-being and work-life balance.
Employee retention remains a key priority, supported by initiatives focused on employee engagement, well-being, career development, and competitive rewards.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed. By promoting equal opportunities and an inclusive culture, we continue to strengthen our workforce and support sustainable organisational performance.
Workforce expanded to 309 employees in 2025.
Female representation increased by 16% compared to 2024.
Women represented 22% of middle management positions, up from 18% in 2024.
Average female-to-male compensation ratio stood at 1:1.06.
Developing national talent remains a key priority for Tadweer Group. We continue to support Emiratisation while fostering a diverse workforce that brings together a broad range of skills, perspectives, and experiences.
We continue to invest in learning and development to strengthen employee capabilities, support career growth, and build a future-ready workforce.
Digital learning engagement remained strong, supported by employees completing over 650 courses, reflecting strong uptake of digital learning resources across the organisation.
2Calendar training programmes refer to structured training sessions delivered as part of employees' development plans, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA)-based and publicly offered programmes.
We continued to strengthen workforce capabilities through targeted learning and awareness initiatives focused on digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and continuous professional development. Key initiatives included:
A masterclass on “The Future of AI: The Next Frontier in Waste Management”, exploring practical AI and GenAI applications in the sector.
A two-month LinkedIn Learning AI Challenge, with 43 employees participating to build knowledge of machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.
The launch of a Public Learning Calendar on Oracle LMS, offering structured training opportunities in areas including Power BI, Project Management, and Change Management.
We strengthened leadership continuity by identifying and developing high-potential talent for future leadership roles.
Leadership and executive assessments
Individual development plans (IDPs)
Executive coaching and targeted feedback
Ongoing leadership development initiatives
We maintain a structured performance management and employee relations framework that supports employee development, accountability, and fair treatment across the organisation.
273 employees participated in the performance review process.
Speak Up and Investigation Procedure in place.
Confidential reporting channels available.
Structured grievance resolution processes.
We continue to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace through effective employee relations practices, workforce management tools, and clear grievance mechanisms.
Enhanced attendance and absence management through digital workforce dashboards.
Ongoing monitoring of workplace ethics, discrimination, harassment, and labour rights matters.
1 reported incident addressed in line with established grievance procedures.
We continued to strengthen employee engagement through well-being initiatives, and employee recognition programmes.
Key initiatives:
Relaunched the Lyra platform, providing expanded 24/7 well-being support in Arabic and English.
Recognised employee achievements through the Tadweer Group Excellence Awards.
Conducted the Employee Engagement Survey to better understand employee needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Employee feedback mechanisms were also enhanced through the rollout of the Employee Engagement Survey.
All employees invited to participate
71% employee engagement score
89% survey completion rate
We continued to promote wellbeing, communication, and workplace culture through a range of employee-focused initiatives, including:
Financial Wellness Webinar, providing practical guidance on budgeting, savings, debt management, insurance, and retirement planning.
Internal Communications Pulse Survey with participation from 212 employees, gathering feedback on initiatives including Tajmee’e, the virtual Town Hall, Tadweer Hub activities, and volunteering programmes.
Tadweer Group Town Hall, attended by 222 employees, providing updates on the transformation journey, strategic priorities, and HR programmes.
Sustainable Habits Challenge, launched during Plastic Free July to encourage greener everyday practices through engagement activities and recognition of weekly winners.
From Plate to Planet Webinar, raising awareness on the link between nutrition, sustainability, and environmental impact.
Employee Shuttle Service between Tadweer Group HQ and Das Street Parking to support commute convenience and work-life balance.
Women’s Day Celebration, recognising the contributions of women across the organisation.
Ramadan Campaign- Naqa’a, engaging 100 participants through wellbeing and community-focused activities, including social media challenges, Suhoor gatherings, the Steppi challenge, and gratitude boards.
Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, contractors, and partners remains a core priority. Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System is aligned with the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (ADOSH SF 4.0) and certified to ISO 45001:2018, supporting effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across our operations.
We promoted employee health, wellbeing, and preventive care through targeted training and awareness, as well as screening initiatives, including:
Occupational Health Risk Assessment, conducted across Tadweer Group operations and associated service providers to assess exposure risks and strengthen preventive health measures.
Health Day @ Work, provided employees with complimentary health checks, vitamin and skin assessments, dental screenings, awareness sessions, and wellbeing giveaways.
Flu Vaccination Initiative, launched in collaboration with SEHA to provide employees with convenient access to free walk-in vaccinations.
Comprehensive Health and Eye Screening Initiative, delivered in collaboration with Medeor Hospital and Max Vision, offering professional health and eye examinations for employees.
Health and Awareness Webinars covered topics including emotional intelligence, vascular health, oral hygiene, holistic nutrition, and men’s health awareness.
Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training, equipped employees with practical emergency response skills.
Blood Donation Campaign, conducted in collaboration with SEHA, with participation from 45 employees, including members of the management team.
To further strengthen safety visibility and control across our operations, we advanced our digital HSE capabilities in 2025 through the rollout of an integrated system that enhances incident reporting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
We strengthened proactive safety culture across operations through targeted awareness, training, and engagement initiatives focused on behavioural safety, accountability, and risk prevention, including:
Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) and TadweerSafe 2.0 Programmes, achieving 100% completion across employees and contractors while reinforcing accountability and safe workplace practices.
Safety Awareness Campaigns, covering topics including “Line of Fire”, stress management, and Life Saving Rules to strengthen risk awareness across operations.
Safety Culture Survey and Observation KPIs, supporting a more consistent and data-driven approach to safety performance monitoring.
Life Saving Rules Certification, implemented as a mandatory requirement to reinforce organisation-wide commitment to safety.
Road Safety Initiatives, including 100% completion of defensive driving training for Tadweer Group drivers and participation in Abu Dhabi Police’s “Accident-Free Day” initiative, contributing to a zero-violation ratio during the year.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Campaign: Your Safety, Our Identity, launched under the TadweerSafe 2.0 programme to reinforce safety awareness and responsible workplace practices across operations.
Beat the Heat Campaign, implementing preventive measures to protect employees and contractors from summer heat risks, including suspension of outdoor work during peak hours, shaded and air-conditioned rest areas, and additional heat stress controls in line with Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022.
We maintained a unified approach to health and safety across our workforce, ensuring contractors are fully integrated into our HSE framework and participate in key safety programmes, audits, inspections, and performance monitoring activities.
We achieved a major milestone in collaboration with our business partners, Tadweer Group Operation Service Providers, Enviroserve, and the Waste-to-Energy project team, reaching 10 million safe working man-hours over 143 days without a Lost Time Injury (LTI).
Engaging communities is integral to how we deliver our services and create long-term value. By working closely with residents, businesses, and institutions, we promote responsible waste practices, strengthen environmental awareness, and support sustained behavioural change across the communities we serve.
This section focuses on the material topic:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Public Awareness and Community engagement are central to how we deliver waste management services across Abu Dhabi to promote responsible waste management practices to support real operational improvements and long-term behavioural change.
We continued to strengthen community engagement through awareness campaigns, cultural initiatives, and public events that promoted sustainability, wellbeing, and national identity. Key initiatives included:
Hosting 15 Engineering Diploma students from the ADNOC Technical Academy for an e-waste awareness session focused on recycling technologies and circular economy solutions across the UAE.
Mussafah Industrial Area Awareness Campaign, engaging commercial and industrial stakeholders to improve waste management practices through on-site engagement and inspections.
Towards a Sustainable Majlis, bringing together families, youth, and community leaders through sustainability-focused dialogue sessions held in collaboration with community councils.
ADNOC Marathon participation, supporting health, wellbeing, and community engagement through inclusive race participation and an interactive awareness stand that engaged 729 visitors.
National Celebrations, including UAE National Day and Flag Day activities that brought together employees, families, schools, and volunteers to promote national pride, heritage, and sustainability awareness.
Environmental stewardship is central to our role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s transition to a circular and climate-resilient economy. We manage environmental impacts across the waste value chain, addressing land use, emissions, water consumption, waste handling, and potential effects on air, soil, water, and ecosystems.
Mitigating Climate Change Impact
Preserving Nature
Environment:
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility
Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
Climate change presents both risks and opportunities for Tadweer Group. Our approach focuses on managing climate-related risks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and strengthening operational resilience.
This section focuses on two key material topics:
Energy
Emissions
We manage energy performance through our ISO 50001-certified Energy Management System and Energy and Water Efficiency Policy, driving continuous improvements in operational efficiency and resource use.
Key initiatives:
Optimised system performance through preventive maintenance programmes.
Enhanced energy monitoring and control through upgrades to electrical and metering infrastructure.
Implemented operational improvements to support more efficient energy use.
Water stewardship is an important part of our resource efficiency approach. We focus on improving water efficiency across our facilities and operations while supporting the responsible use of water resources.
Our approach is guided by an ISO 46001-certified Water Efficiency Management System, which supports continuous improvement through monitoring, audits, leak detection, conservation initiatives, and the identification of water reuse opportunities.
10 categories of Scope 3 carbon emissions calculated in 2025
3Scope 3 emissions were not measured in 2023. Measurement and disclosure commenced in 2024.
4Following a review of methodology and assumptions, Scope 3 Category 15 emissions for 2024 have been restated from 114,913.25 tCO₂e to 45,520.27 tCO₂e, reflecting accuracy, consistency, and comparability of emissions data across reporting periods.
*Calculated values may vary slightly between 2024 and 2025 as a result of updates and refinements to the calculation approach.
In 2025, we conducted our first climate risk assessment aligned with the recommendations of the TCFD to strengthen our understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities and their potential impacts on our operations, strategy, and long-term resilience.
Climate-related risks and opportunities are integrated into Tadweer Group’s governance and ERM framework, supporting informed decision-making and long-term resilience.
Climate considerations are embedded within our Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Sustainability Policy, supporting our approach to climate action, resource efficiency, emissions management, and environmental stewardship.
Assessment scope:
Current-state maturity assessment
Peer benchmarking
Climate scenario analysis
Physical and transition risk assessment
Opportunity identification across the value chain
The assessment covered 100% of operational sites across Tadweer Group.
We applied a scenario-based approach using NGFS and IPCC climate projections to assess physical and transition risks across multiple pathways and time horizons.
Assessment areas:
Physical climate risks
Transition risks
Climate-related opportunities
Climate-related risks are assessed and prioritised based on their likelihood, potential impact, time horizon, and scenario- based exposure. Identified risks are integrated into Tadweer Group’s broader ERM framework and managed through appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures.
The assessment identified a range of physical and transition risks, as well as strategic opportunities, that may affect our operations and business model across the short, medium, and long term.
We manage environmental impacts across our operations in alignment with EAD requirements, supported by an ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management System.
This section focuses on the material topic:
Biodiversity
We monitor environmental performance across our facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, and treatment facilities, to manage potential impacts on air, land, water, and ecosystems.
NOx emissions decreased by 23.1%
SOx emissions more than doubled
Ozone emissions decreased by 45.1%
Total suspended particles increased by 2.2%
We integrate biodiversity considerations into project planning, site development, and operational activities to minimise impacts on natural habitats and ecosystems. Through responsible waste management and environmental stewardship, we support the protection and resilience of terrestrial, coastal, and marine environments.
Biodiversity considerations incorporated into project planning and operational activities.
Ongoing monitoring supports compliance with environmental requirements.
No IUCN Red List species were identified across operational sites in 2025.
We continued to foster environmental awareness, biodiversity protection, and sustainable behaviours through employee engagement, conservation activities, and awareness campaigns, including:
Environmental Campaigns engaging employees and partners through photography competitions, spill kit demonstrations, clean-up drives, toolbox talks, and awareness activities.
“Train the Trainer” Sessions on Prevention of Pollution (PoP) and site inspections to strengthen pollution prevention awareness and operational environmental practices.
Nature Photography Contest, launched for Tadweer employees and Environmental Service Providers (ESPs) under the theme “Nature’s Resilience: Adapting to a Changing World”, encouraging environmental storytelling and sustainability awareness.
World Environment Day Activities, delivered in collaboration with EAD, including succulent distribution and mangrove clean-up activities to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable living.
Marine Turtle Conservation Support, through participation in the Marine Turtle Festival with EAD, including awareness activities and the release of rehabilitated sea turtles into their natural habitat.
Clean-Up Campaign 2025 – Together for a Greener Future, engaging students, families, environmental advocates, and more than 160 volunteers through school activities and public clean-up events across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency, reinforced through well-defined governance structures, ethical business conduct, and strong risk management frameworks.
Ensuring Robust Governance
Safeguarding Data
Anti-Corruption:
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery
We champion strong governance and professional conduct as the foundation for creating and delivering enduring value to our stakeholders and contributing positively to the wider community. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we advance governance excellence in how we operate and transparently report on our performance.
This section focuses on five key material topics:
Corporate Governance
Ethics and Compliance
Anti-Corruption
Anti-Competitive Behaviour
Business Continuity and Risk Management
Articles of Tadweer Group (including procedures and controls)
Corporate Policies and Procedures
Grievance Policy
Delegation of Authority Policy
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) Charter
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) Charter
Growth Committee (GC) Charter
Management Committee Charter
Executive Risk Management Committee Charter
Business Case Review Committee Charter
Tender Board Committee Charter
Youth Committee Charter
Collections Penalties Committee Charter
Steering Committee Charter
5A member of the Board that has no relationship with the Company, nor any members of Executive Management nor its auditor, parent company, subsidiaries, sister company, or affiliate company in a manner that may lead to financial or moral benefit that may affect its decisions.
6A member of the Board who is a full-time member of the Executive Management team of the Company and participates in its daily activities.
7A member of the Board who does not hold any executive or operational position within the Company and does not receive a monthly or annual salary from the Company.
Upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and responsible business conduct remains a core priority for Tadweer Group. Our compliance framework is aligned with ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management Systems and ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Systems, enabling a risk-based approach to managing compliance, ethics, and anti-corruption risks across the organisation.
The Code of Business Conduct defines the principles and expectations that guide employee behaviour and decision-making. Through regular training and awareness programmes, we promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct across our operations.
97.5% of employees completed Code of Conduct training
Zero reported cases of corruption or anti-competitive behaviour
Tadweer Group maintains an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks across the organisation. The framework is aligned with ADQ Risk Management Guidelines, ISO 31000:2018, and COSO principles, supporting informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
Tadweer Group's Internal Audit function provides independent, risk-based assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. The function supports effective decision-making, promotes accountability, and enhances organisational performance through a structured and risk-based audit approach.
ESG-related risks and controls are integrated into audit planning and execution to strengthen oversight of sustainability and governance practices.
We recognise that protecting data and information is fundamental to maintaining trust and ensuring the secure delivery of our operations. Our approach focuses on strengthening data governance, cybersecurity, and privacy practices to safeguard sensitive information and support resilient, digitally enabled operations.
This section focuses on the material topic:
Data Security and Privacy
Tadweer Group maintains an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, supported by policies and controls that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Zero data breaches recorded in 2025
We drive economic growth by advancing circular solutions and creating value from resources. Our approach supports operational efficiency, enables sustainable infrastructure development, and contributes to economic diversification in the UAE.
Driving Economic Growth and Prosperity
Fostering Innovation
We create long-term value through responsible financial management, disciplined investment, and strong governance. By enhancing operational efficiency and supporting circular economy initiatives, we contribute to economic growth while delivering sustainable outcomes.
This section focuses on two material priorities:
Economic Performance
Sustainable Investments
Our financial governance framework, aligned with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements, supports transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making. Through disciplined financial management, we continue to strengthen operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
Guided by our Green Finance Framework, we direct capital towards initiatives that generate both financial and environmental value. Strategic investments, including the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy project, support waste diversion, renewable energy generation, emissions reduction, and circular economy outcomes.
Through the UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) programme, we support local economic growth by strengthening local supply chains, increasing supplier participation, and creating long-term socio-economic value.
358 local suppliers engaged
96.1% procurement spend on local suppliers
We introduced a formal Tax Policy that strengthens regulatory compliance, ensures accurate and auditable tax disclosures, and embeds clear oversight and accountability under the Finance Department.
100% of tax calculations and disclosures are independently verified and audited annually
Innovation is a key enabler of Tadweer Group's circular economy strategy, supporting operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable value creation across the waste and resource management value chain.
This section focuses on two material topics:
Innovation
Digitalisation
In 2025, we formalised our Innovation Strategy to accelerate sustainable resource management and circular economy solutions. The strategy focuses on creating environmental and economic value through innovation, technology, and agility. Our innovation agenda focuses on two key levers:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Operational Efficiency
Data-Driven Circularity and Planning
We accelerated our digital transformation journey through AI-enabled solutions, advanced analytics, and customer-centric technologies to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, and decision-making.
Tadweer 360 – Integrated waste management platform enabling real-time operational visibility, route optimisation, and fleet monitoring.
Tadweer Group Hub – AI-powered platform supporting contract compliance, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
Advanced AI and analytics – Expanded data and analytics capabilities to improve reporting accuracy and support data-driven decision-making.
WhatsApp chatbot – Enhanced customer engagement through a 24/7 digital service channel providing convenient access to Tadweer Group services.
Digitised Financial and Enterprise Systems – Strengthened financial and operational management through enhanced ERP, EPM, and treasury management systems.
