- Challenging economic situation in Egypt (currency devaluation, inflation, reduced purchasing power).
- Rising water and air pollution impacting organic raw material sourcing.
- The passing away of SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish.
SEKEM Holding for Investments Company S.A.E.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, SEKEM Holding for Investments Company S.A.E. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.4K tCO2e/year
2017
Water Usage
52.2M m3/year (company & personal + agricultural)
2017
Waste
531 tons/year
2017
Energy Use
4.8K MWh/year
2017
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 5.2K tCO2e |
| 2013 | 5.4K tCO2e |
| 2007 | 4.9M kgCO2 (corporate carbon footprint) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reclaimed 1,628 feddan of desert land.
- Reduced CO2 emissions (details in Metrics section)
- Installed a new solar water pump reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 50 tons per year.
- 100% of wastewater recycled and reused for tree irrigation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- SEKEM as an international Center of Excellence for holistic, sustainable, individual, organizational, and societal transformation in Egypt and the world (by 2057).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic LifeSocietal LifeCultural LifeEcology