Community Impact
Intro
At Maaden we believe in caring for people and the planet, a value that forms the foundation of everything we do. As Saudi Arabia’s mining champion, we are committed to sustainable practices that benefit our employees, communities, and the environment.
We operate in partnership with our stakeholders, from shareholders and customers to local communities, to ensure a positive and lasting impact
Awards & Recognition
Arabia CSR Award
We implement tailored strategies across its regional offices to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness. By focusing on localized solutions, we unlock opportunities in each region, supporting its aim to maintain its global market position.
Community Awareness Award
We implement tailored strategies across its regional offices to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness. By focusing on localized solutions, we unlock opportunities in each region, supporting its aim to maintain its global market position.
ESG Producer of the Year
We implement tailored strategies across its regional offices to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness. By focusing on localized solutions, we unlock opportunities in each region, supporting its aim to maintain its global market position.
Sustainability Excellence Award
We implement tailored strategies across its regional offices to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness. By focusing on localized solutions, we unlock opportunities in each region, supporting its aim to maintain its global market position.
Focus Areas
Empowering Future Generations
At Maaden, we nurture the next generation of mining leaders by investing heavily in education and skills development. Our programs focus on equipping young people, particularly in remote areas and the communities we operate, with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the mining sector and beyond.
Building Stronger Communities
We actively collaborate with local governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to create vibrant and resilient communities that can thrive long after our operations conclude. Our partnerships have created thousands of jobs for local residents and counting, with a focus on long-term economic resilience. Through initiatives focused on infrastructure improvements, healthcare, and environmental conservation, we aim to enhance the quality of life for residents and strengthen the foundations for sustainable development.
Developing Our Workforce
We focus on empowering employees through advanced training programs, scholarships with the Saudi Ministry of Education, and institutions like the Saudi Mining Polytechnic. These initiatives, part of Strategy 2025, ensure our workforce is equipped for success, fostering a culture of growth and excellence across our organization.
Map of Community Initiatives
School of excellence
We’re proud to support the Schools of Excellence program in the Northern Borders, which provides high quality education through three schools in Turaif and Ar’ar in the region. These schools, including the region’s first school for girls that opened in early 2023, offers education to thousands in the region, aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders, fostering a culture of academic and personal excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are central to our business strategy. We are committed to a workplace that respects all individuals, irrespective of race, gender, or background. Our policies emphasize equal opportunities in hiring, development, and career progression. Through our focus on Saudization, we offer local citizens educational and professional opportunities, particularly in remote regions, enabling them to contribute to the local economy. Additionally, we are proud of our efforts to double female representation annually, reflecting our goal of becoming the Kingdom’s employer of choice.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
A Diverse Workforce
We are committed to create a diverse workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our society. The diversity of our workforce will encourage diverse thinking which supports our innovative way of working.
Environment, Health, Safety & security
Our approach to health, safety, and environmental protection is comprehensive, integrating best practices across all operations. Our environmental strategies are designed to minimize our ecological footprint, including initiatives that promote recycling and resource conservation. In terms of safety, We embed health and safety as a cultural norm, ensuring that all employees, contractors, and local communities benefit from a secure, hazard-free environment.
