We believe that sustainable digital transformation is the foundation for building a vibrant and advanced society. The urgent need to adhere to global environmental, social, and governance standards emerges as a key factor in ensuring sustainable growth in the Kingdom and the region. As solutions by stc fully realizes the responsibility placed on us in shaping a sustainable future. Therefore, we invest in the power of innovation to provide sustainable technologies and initiatives aimed at achieving a positive impact, keeping in mind Saudi Vision 2030, as we seek to empower our customers and partners towards a more sustainable future.

Omer Abdullah Alnomany
Chief Executive Officer

At solutions by stc, we are committed to sustainability in our core business practices, corporate strategy, and our value chain. Embedding sustainability into our business supports our vision of driving Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, empowering people through sustainable technologies.

Our commitment to sustainability

solutions by stc will lead the IT services industry towards a sustainable future by embedding sustainability considerations into every aspect of our business, creating long-term value for all stakeholders and contributing a better world for future generations.

Materiality assessment

solutions by stc undertook our first materiality assessment exercise in 2022 which served as a foundational step in our sustainability journey. This exercise identified and prioritized the sustainability topics most critical to our operations and stakeholders. Guided by the corporate LEAP 2.0 objectives and key sustainability frameworks such as the GRI Standards, the assessment identified 15 sustainability material topics to solutions by stc, forming the foundation for driving our sustainability strategy, GROW, forward.

For more information on our materiality assessment, please refer to our 2022 Sustainability Report.

Our Sustainability Vision
Drive Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and empower people through sustainable technologies.

Our material topics

Highly Important

The top 6 issues have been identified as highly material, indicating their crucial role in the organization’s operations and strategic planning.

They serve as the cornerstone of the business structure and encapsulate commitment to ethical governance, robust data protection, focused talent management, the drive for innovation in the digital realm, and ensuring optimal customer experience.

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Corporate Governance and Transparency
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Business Ethics and Compliance
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Data Privacy and Cyber Security
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Talent Retention, Development, and Succession Planning
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Customer Satisfaction and Experience Enhancement
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Digital Innovation, Transformation, and Ethical Technology Use
Very Important

The subsequent 7 topics reflect the dedication to building an inclusive corporate culture, prioritizing employee wellness, managing energy efficiency, managing partnerships, ensuring nationalization, engaging in social contributions, and fostering strategic alliances.

While not as immediately fundamental as the top 6, these aspects still play a critical role in reinforcing solutions by stc’s reputation, resilience, and relational networks, influencing the long-term success and growth.

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity
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Employee Engagement, Wellbeing, and Safety
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Energy Management and Climate Action
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Social Investment and Community Development
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Partnerships and Collborations
12
Nationalization
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Human Rights Protection and Labor Standards
Important

The remaining 2 topics are still material and important to solutions by stc’s comprehensive sustainability approach. They illustrate awareness and responsiveness to sustainable procurement and responsible resource management that are instrumental to the broader sustainability approach.

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Sustainable Procurement
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Responsible Resource Management
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GROW: Our sustainability strategy
The outcomes of the materiality assessment have informed the development of solutions by stc’s GROW sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with LEAP 2.0 corporate objectives, along with key national and international sustainability agendas, as illustrated below.
The pillars of the GROW strategy are central to solutions by stc’s operational framework and are reflected in our corporate position statements, highlighting their strategic importance.
Greening by Sustainable Technologies and Processes
Revitalizing Workforce Relations and Digital Social Empowerment
Optimizing Governance for Ethical Excellence
Widening Impactful Partnerhships and Sustainable Procurement
Focus Area
G

Greening by Sustainable Technologies and Processes

UNSDGs

Alignment to Saudi Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
  • A Vibrant Society - With fulfilling lives
  • A Thriving Economy - Investing for the longterm
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
LEAP Alignment
L P
CST Alignment CST Alignment
Communications Space and Technology Commission
https://www.cst.gov.sa/en
  • Enabling Saudi Arabia digital transformation
  • Promote investment and competition
National Strategy for Data and AI Alignment
  • DIMENSION 6 : Ecosystem
Focus Area
R

Revitalizing Workforce Relations and Digital Social Empowerment

UNSDGs

Alignment to Saudi Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
  • A Vibrant Society - With fulfilling lives
  • A Thriving Economy - Rewarding opportunities
  • A Thriving Economy - Leveraging its unique position
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
LEAP Alignment
E P
CST Alignment CST Alignment
Communications Space and Technology Commission
https://www.cst.gov.sa/en
  • Achieve regulatory excellence
  • Enabling Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
  • Protecting consumers
National Strategy for Data and AI Alignment
  • DIMENSION 2: Skills
  • DIMENSION 5: Research and Innovation
  • DIMENSION 6: Ecosystem
Focus Area
O

Optimizing Governance for Ethical Excellence

UNSDGs

Alignment to Saudi Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
  • A Thriving Economy - Open for business
  • An Ambitious Nation - Effectively governed
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
LEAP Alignment
A P
CST Alignment CST Alignment
Communications Space and Technology Commission
https://www.cst.gov.sa/en
  • Protecting consumers
  • Promote investment and competition
  • Enabling Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
National Strategy for Data and AI Alignment
  • DIMENSION 3: Policies and Regulations
  • DIMENSION 4: Investment
  • DIMENSION 6: Ecosystem
Focus Area
W

Widening Impactful Partnerships and Sustainable Procurement

UNSDGs

Alignment to Saudi Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
  • A Thriving Economy - Rewarding opportunities
  • An Ambitious Nation - Responsibly enabled
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
LEAP Alignment
L A P
CST Alignment CST Alignment
Communications Space and Technology Commission
https://www.cst.gov.sa/en
  • Achieve regulatory excellence
  • Promote investment and competition
National Strategy for Data and AI Alignment
  • DIMENSION 1: Ambition
  • DIMENSION 6: Ecosystem
Success Story
NEOM: A Success in Environmental and Crisis Management

In 2024, we supported NEOM to further advance their commitment to their sustainability values through two groundbreaking projects. Leveraging our innovative solutions and ability to adapt to our clients’ requirements, we have developed for NEOM a Central Unit to monitor air quality and emissions that is aligned with their environmental standards. The project included robust data architecture, seamless compliance integration, and the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) solution with Power BI dashboards for efficient reporting. This initiative supports in progressing NEOM’s sustainability goals by ensuring transparent environmental data management and ultimately contributing to a sustainable future for the region.

Additionally, solutions by stc designed, deployed, and integrated an advanced Crisis Management Solution, featuring an Early Warning and Mass Notification System customized specifically for NEOM. This system aims to enhance safety and resilience in emergencies for residents, businesses, and visitors through the deployment of a comprehensive notification system and multi-channel early warnings. Furthermore, solutions by stc provided NEOM’s relevant personnel training on using the system – ensuring efficient knowledge transfer.

By using digital platforms, well-designed data architecture, and energy-efficient technologies, solutions by stc enabled NEOM to minimize its environmental impact while establishing efficient reporting mechanisms. As well as supporting NEOM gain a proactive approach to community safety, aligning with NEOM’s sustainability values.

Success Story
Red Sea Global - Revolutionizing Smart City Services

This initiative focuses on creating an advanced IoT platform for Red Sea Global to optimize five key smart city services: Lighting, Irrigation, EV Charging, Signage, and Waste Management. It features intelligent controls, real-time monitoring, and data analytics for improved operational efficiency. The platform enhances resource efficiency, reduces emissions, and supports sustainability by enabling smart management of city services.