Sustainability
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Our People

At Savola Group, our people are the driving force behind our growth, innovation, and operational excellence. With a diverse workforce representing over 40 nationalities, we foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. In 2024, we remained committed to enhancing employee well-being, professional development, and engagement—reinforcing our position as an employer of choice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Total Employees in KSA
15,299
Total Saudi Employees
5,277
Female Saudi Employees
1,309
Employed People with Disabilities
231

Our Core Competencies

Strategic Mindset

Strategic Mindset Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Business Insight

Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals

Manage Change & Innovation

Creating new and agile ways for the organization to be successful

Build Effective Teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

Ensure Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Organizational Savvy

Maneuvering comfortably through complex situations, and people-related organizational dynamics

Our People Pillars Program

Our People Pillars Program strengthens our reputation as a fair and ethical employer, reinforces our commitment to nationalization, and fosters an engaged workforce environment. By supporting productivity and embracing change, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in our industry, further embodying our mantra of 'Value Built on Values.'

Employee Engagement

A program to improve Savola employees' level of engagement and inclusiveness through respect, trust, integrity, commitment, and communication.

Workplace Wellness

All programs that support and encourage Savola employees and their families to live a healthy lifestyle

People Pillars

Cultural Improvements

A program to promote the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize the employees of Savola and define our nature.

Work-Life Balance

A program to highlight Savola's commitment to employee satisfaction without compromising productivity.

Corporate Social Responsibility
Savola is committed to creating broad and lasting value for our stakeholders, throughout the Kingdom and round the world. To achieve this ambition, our sustainability strategy provides a clear roadmap for success, to be implemented across a wide range of areas, largely through the Savola World Foundation.

Savola Word Foundation

A game changer for corporate sustainability practice across the MENA region, the Savola World concept was created in 2017 to create value for Savola’s stakeholders by promoting socially and environmentally responsible practices.

At the end of 2019, in alignment with international best practices in corporate foundations, Savola formalized the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) by transforming At the end of 2019, in alignment with international best practices in corporate foundations, Savola formalized the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) by transforming Savola World from a department into a stand-alone non-profit foundation. This groundbreaking entity was established as a non-profit organization currently operates under the supervision of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector, and it has previously worked under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, since its establishment until the December 2022.

Savola World: Focus Areas and Long-term Programs Portfolio

Environmental Sustainability
  • Household Engagement
  • HORECA Engagement
  • Qadoor Initiative
Human Empowerment
  • Mentor and Buddy Initiative
  • Mowaamah Certificate
  • Employee General Volunteering
  • Pro-Bono Volunteering
Business Development
  • Savola World Foundation’s CSR Portfolio