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GWC recognised among Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group) has been recognised among Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders for the fourth consecutive year, ranking among the top 10 in the Transport and Logistics category for 2026.
GWC Group Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani said, "Logistics plays a fundamental role in economic development, and our responsibility extends to the environmental impact of the supply chains we enable. We see sustainability as essential to GWC’s competitiveness and its ability to support resilient economies. Our ambition is to help businesses grow through logistics services that use resources more efficiently and reduce their environmental footprint.”
GWC is advancing a rooftop solar project through a power purchase agreement (PPA), enabling it to adopt renewable energy and lower electricity costs without upfront capital investment. Spanning Logistics Village Qatar, Bu Sulba Warehousing Park, and Al Wukair Logistics Park, the project has a planned combined capacity of 34.9 megawatts and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Once operational, it is expected to meet 30% of GWC’s electricity needs and reduce emissions associated with purchased electricity.
GWC managing director Sheikh Abdulla bin Fahad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani said, "Sustainability shapes how we govern our business, direct our investments and create long-term value. This recognition is a credit to our teams, who put that commitment into practice every day. As we expand across the region, we will continue building the infrastructure and capabilities that support responsible growth and contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Through its Biobin programme, the group converted 77 metric tonnes of food waste into 30 metric tonnes of organic compost for local farms, landscaping companies and beautification projects across Qatar.
Beyond infrastructure and environmental performance, GWC continues to strengthen employee engagement in sustainability through training and awareness programmes focused on energy conservation, water efficiency and responsible resource use.
GWC’s commitment to the UN Global Compact and its annual sustainability reporting reinforce its focus on transparency, accountability and responsible business practices. GWC operates 20 strategic locations with more than 4mn sq m of logistics infrastructure.
The group moves more than 2mn metric tonnes of freight annually, connecting customers through a global freight network spanning more than 120 countries and over 550 freight partners.