Building a Green Supply Chain: Sustainable Logistics Solutions for the Saudi Market

The client was a regional food and beverage manufacturer and distributor reliant on temperature-controlled logistics and energy-intensive storage sites across Saudi Arabia. With growing pressure from retailers, regulators, and internal governance teams, leadership sought a structured roadmap for sustainable logistics transformation. They required practical interventions that could reduce carbon emissions, lower energy consumption, and align with shifting national environmental objectives without disrupting operations.

We built a holistic green logistics solution that assessed emissions across all value chain stages. The solution covered warehouse energy audits, fleet fuel consumption analysis, waste stream evaluation, and packaging reduction strategies. The roadmap prioritized high-impact interventions such as solar integration, smart HVAC controls, optimized routing, and alternative-fuel adoption. The approach balanced environmental benefits with operational feasibility, ensuring sustainability initiatives generated measurable ROI.

• Conducted warehouse energy audits to identify cooling, lighting, and equipment inefficiencies.
• Analyzed fleet performance, fuel consumption patterns, and route inefficiencies contributing to emissions.
• Evaluated packaging formats and waste generation to identify reduction and recycling opportunities.
• Benchmarked sustainability practices across the GCC to determine feasible adoption pathways.
• Developed a phased implementation roadmap balancing quick wins with long-term infrastructure upgrades.

We advised transitioning part of the fleet to hybrid or alternative fuel options, installing rooftop solar systems, implementing LED lighting and smart cooling systems, and simplifying packaging layers. We also recommended adopting sustainability KPIs, creating a centralized reporting dashboard, and partnering with recycling providers to ensure long-term waste reduction. These actions positioned the company to strengthen cost efficiency while improving brand reputation among retailers and consumers.

The roadmap produced clear operational and environmental benefits. The client reduced fuel consumption by 19%, lowered warehouse energy costs by 24%, and cut carbon emissions by over 2,800 tons per year. Sustainability-driven cost savings improved operational resilience, while the improved environmental profile enhanced relationships with major retail partners. The engagement positioned the client as a regional leader in green logistics innovation.