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UN World Environment Day
This year, join our pledge to save the environment, because #NatureNeedsNurture.
Rescuing Basma the turtle
Watch the incredible moment when we release Basma, the hawksbill sea turtle, back into the Red Sea. We found Basma near Eiqat Rizk Island with ‘floating syndrome’. After help from Fakieh Aquarium and the Saudi National Center for Wildlife, she’s now back to full health.
Mangrove Nursery
Thanks to our Mangrove Nursery, discover how Red Sea Global is committed to planting and improving the condition and habitats of around 50 million mangroves, enhancing biodiversity, and combating climate change.
Visit the PageOur Coral Commitment
Through our ambitious pledge to protect and regenerate coral ecosystems, we’re leading innovative programs that extend beyond the azure waters of the Red Sea, in collaboration with the Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP)
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Our Initiatives
Outstanding GRESB score
We're delighted to announce that the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has awarded us the prestigious Regional Sector Leader award for our outstanding score of 91 out of 100 in this year’s ESG assessment.
Read moreAncient reptile fossils found
In partnership with the Saudi Geological Survey, we carried out advanced geological and paleontological research across both The Red Sea Project and AMAALA sites and revealed several significant findings - including the bones of an enormous marine lizard over 80 million years old.
Read moreWorld Ocean Day
At The Red Sea we go far and beyond what has been done before to enhance and protect our spectacular marine life and thriving coral reefs.
Watch videoRescued turtles
In this blog, our Protected Species Science Manager Dr. Royale Hardenstine tells us the story of Amal & Hayat, two hawksbill turtles rescued by The Red Sea team.
Read moreA journey of Hope
Watch as our Environmental Sustainability team speaks about their experience in saving two endangered hawksbill turtles and releasing them back into their natural habitats at The Red Sea Project on Waqadi island.
Watch video100% Renewable Energy
An ACWA Power-led consortium was awarded our highest-value contract to date to design, build, operate and transfer The Red Sea Project’s utilities infrastructure, powered 100% by renewable energy 24/7 with the build of the world's largest battery facility.
Read moreOur million-square-meter landscape nursery is the largest in the Middle East and will provide 30 million plants for The Red Sea and AMAALA, supporting our +30% net conservation value target
Continuous Commitment
to Net Zero
The launch of our mangrove nursery aligns with the national objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative and our commitment to net zero carbon emissions from operations.
Responsible Reporting
A scientific paper was published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science detailing the extensive marine spatial planning exercise we conducted at The Red Sea.
Renewable Energy
The Red Sea and AMAALA will be run with 100 percent renewable energy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all of which will be generated by solar power and underpinned by the largest battery storage facility in the world to guarantee supply at night-time.
Technology & Innovation
Our Turtle Bay villas and townhouses won the Outstanding Developer LEED Homes Award. We are honored to be recognized as a green building leader by the US Green Building Council.
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Partnerships
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Working at Red Sea Global
Our aim is to set new standards in regenerative tourism, sustainable development, respecting the natural world, creating opportunities for the local communities and protecting and enhancing the destination for the future.
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developing a regulatory framework that comprises innovative policies and strategies to facilitate our
ambitious sustainability and regeneration commitments. This includes the regulation of fisheries,
removal
of invasive species in the area, conservation zones and the expansion of green and blue habitats to
encourage regeneration and carbon sequestration.
We’ve invested heavily in innovative
construction methods such as off-site manufacturing while we are using sustainable products and
materials, for example green concrete.
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
75% LEED Buildings Accreditation
Awards - Planet
Awards
Turtle Bay Villas and Townhouses win LEED Homes Award
Red Sea Global has won the LEED Homes Award in Outstanding Developer category for our Turtle Bay Villas and Townhouses, which achieved Platinum LEED Homes certification in 2022.
We’re honored to be recognized as a green building leader by the US Green Building Council and LEED professionals.
Read moreTurtle Bay Hotel wins Offsite Project of the Year
Our Turtle Bay Hotel has won the prestigious Offsite Project of the Year award at the Construction Technology Awards 2023.
We’re proud to be recognized as a best-in-class project in the sustainable construction environment as we continue creating beautiful destinations for people and planet.
Watch videoPrestigious Green Key certification for Turtle Bay Hotel
We became the first Saudi hospitality entity to achieve the prestigious Green Key certification for our Turtle Bay Hotel at The Red Sea.
Read moreEnvironmental Management Standard ISO Award
We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Read moreConstruction Week awards
We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI). This further establishes our commitment to protect and enhance The Red Sea's 28,000km2 area on the west coast of Saudi Arabia.
BIM Project Kitemark world first
We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Read moreAnother ISO first
We're proud to announce that we're one of the first development companies in the Middle East to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management of the design and construction of assets at The Red Sea.
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Our Partnerships
“Red Sea Global is an organization led by science, which prioritizes the health and well being of the environments in which it operates. Our incredible team of local and international scientists are testament to the commitment made by the leadership of the group to show tourism can be a force for good and demonstrate meaningful examples of more responsible approaches to the way we develop and operate.
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