Saudi Arabia has recycled more than 100,000 electronic devices to reduce their environmental damage

Saudi Arabia has successfully recycled over 100,000 electronic devices in an effort to lessen the harm that electronic gadgets cause to the environment and create a sustainable digital future that encourages resource efficiency. The Kingdom has demonstrated its commitment to transforming significant obstacles into opportunities and assisting these nations in adopting the most sustainable solutions through its cooperative efforts with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to establish e-waste management rules in three countries.

In line with the digital sustainability strategy, the Kingdom has been working to harness modern technologies and develop creative business models that help build a sustainable future. Examples of these efforts include developing regulations to reduce e-waste in three countries and enhancing circular digital economy initiatives. A recent report released by the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission also shed light on 13 success stories for over 16 government and private sector enterprises.

The authority unveiled a suite of tools for creating digital sustainability strategies in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organisation. These tools comprise five comprehensive steps for creating a strategic framework for digital sustainability that satisfies all requirements, from establishing best practices and creating awareness to developing the plan and coordinating it with pertinent stakeholders to putting it into action. 

These resources show how committed the Kingdom is to addressing climate change and the green economy, as well as sharing its experiences with other countries to encourage the adoption of best practices that lead to sustainable communities.

According to the research, funding supporting the adoption of social, environmental, and corporate governance measures was allocated $649 billion in 2021—a 227 percent increase from the previous year. 

A number of technology and telecommunications firms that are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, including STC, Mobily, Zain, Jahez, and Solution by STC, publish sustainability reports that provide an explanation of their present state. 

The study said that STC, Mobily, and Zain were ranked as the top three firms in Saudi Arabia's communications and technology industry by the MSCI ESG Index.