Sustainability at GIC
How does GIC approach sustainability in practice ?
Our Approach
Sustainability Framework
GIC’s sustainability framework integrates environmental, technological, social, and governance considerations across the full lifecycle of our activities — from opportunity assessment to execution and oversight.
Our Sustainability Pillars
1. Environmental Responsibility
2. Responsible Technology & Innovation
3. Social & Human Capital
4. Governance & Ethics
Sustainability considerations are incorporated into investment screening, partner selection, project design, and performance monitoring.
Our approach focuses on long-term value creation, risk mitigation, and responsible deployment of advanced technologies.
GIC believes sustainability is most effective when applied across the value chain.
Environmental Responsibility
GIC is committed to minimizing environmental impact while supporting efficient, compliant, and future-ready operations.
Key focus areas include:
1. Energy efficiency and resource optimization
2. Environmental protection and safety controls
3. Waste reduction and responsible material handling
4. Compliance with applicable environmental regulations and standards
Our environmental approach is practical, measurable, and aligned with sector-specific requirements.
Responsible Technology
Advanced technologies are central to GIC’s portfolio. We prioritize their safe, ethical, and secure deployment.
Our principles include:
1. Responsible use of AI and digital systems
2. Cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience
3. Technology risk assessment and mitigation
4. Compliance with data protection and security standards
Technology is deployed to enhance efficiency, safety, and transparency, not to introduce unmanaged risk.
Social Impact
GIC recognizes that sustainable growth depends on people, capability, and trust.
Our social priorities include:
1. Workforce safety, wellbeing, and professional standards
2. Training, knowledge transfer, and localization
3. Responsible employment practices
4. Contribution to capacity building within our operating environments
We aim to create long-term human and institutional value, not short-term gains.
Governance & Compliance
Strong governance underpins all sustainability efforts at GIC.
Our governance framework emphasizes:
1. Clear accountability and oversight
2. Risk management and internal controls
3. Ethical conduct and compliance culture
4. Transparent decision-making processes
Governance structures are designed to meet the expectations of regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
Sustainability in Our Sectors
Sustainability principles are applied consistently across all sectors in which GIC operates.
1. Energy & Nuclear
Safety-driven, regulated, and low-carbon solutions
2. Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure
Secure, resilient, and energy-aware systems
3. Advanced Diagnostics & Health
Precision technologies with safety and compliance at the core
4. Industrial & Environmental Services
Operational efficiency, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance
Each sector follows tailored sustainability controls aligned with its specific risk profile.
Performance & Measurement
GIC adopts a performance-oriented approach to sustainability.
We monitor:
1. Environmental and safety indicators
2. Compliance and audit outcomes
3. Operational efficiency improvements
4. Technology risk and resilience metrics
Performance data is reviewed internally and shared selectively with stakeholders where appropriate.
Alignment & Standards
Our sustainability approach aligns with:
1. UAE national strategies and regulatory frameworks
2. International best practices and safety standards
3. Responsible investment and governance principles
GIC remains adaptive to evolving regulatory, technological, and market expectations.
Policies & Documents
GIC maintains formal policies to support its sustainability commitments, including:
1. Sustainability Policy
2. Code of Conduct
3. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Policy
4. Data Protection and Ethics Policies
Access to selected documents may be provided to partners and stakeholders upon request.