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Sustainability At KDD

At KDD, our vision is to lead the way in sustainably producing high-quality, nutritious food and beverages that enhance metabolic health— feed the gut, protect the liver, and support the brain. We are committed to making a positive impact on people and the environment, minimizing our ecological footprint while promoting the well-being of our employees, communities, and consumers. Through innovation and responsible practices, we aim to leave only goodness behind for future generations.

Our mission is to produce sustainably, provide healthy goodness and leave only goodness behind.

Our Sustainability Framework

KDD is actively investing in transforming its business by 2030, strengthening our position as a leading food and beverage company with a holistic approach to human wellness, the environment and a thriving society

Nutrition

Be a leader in the development of food and beverages that improve metabolic wellbeing

FOCUS AREAS

• Update Metabolic Matrix to v2.0
• Establish and expand Good for Me®
• Validate new product benefits
• Reduce sugar in existing products

SUPPORTING SDGs

People

Be a diverse, fair and inclusive employer that empowers people and creates opportunities for communities in the region

FOCUS AREAS

• Promote employee wellbeing
• Pioneer youth opportunities
• Promote OHS in the workplace
• Uphold human rights and dignity

SUPPORTING SDGs

Planet

Continuously reduce KDD’s environmental footprint, while addressing the biggest sustainability challenges in the region

FOCUS AREAS

• Develop sustainable sourcing practices
• Improve water management
• Minimise waste
• Develop sustainable logistics
• Address plastic leakage

SUPPORTING SDGs

Enabling fair & transparent business practices across all activities contributing to local economic prosperity

Nutrition

  • We commissioned an independent Scientific Advisory Team (SAT) in 2020. The result of our work with the SAT is the Metabolic Matrix, an evidence-based, highly quantified framework founded on three key principles: protect the liver, feed the gut, and support the brain.
  • The development of a new range of products under the Good For Me® brand is in progress. Underpinned by the Metabolic Matrix. Good For Me® products are designed to remove limitations in today’s food and beverage choices, positively impacting quality of life.

    www.metabolicmatrix.info

Caring for our Planet

  • Our ultimate objective is to achieve zero waste to landfill. In 2023, we successfully recycled 70% of the waste generated.
  • We are also committed to obtaining AWS Standard certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship for our Sabhan plant, as part of our ongoing environmental goals.
  • KDD is proud to be the first food and beverage company in Kuwait to join the Go Green initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions associated with our parcel shipments by 70%.

Our People & communities

  • 41: The number of different nationalities represented in our workforce.
  • 50%: The percentage of employees who attended at least one training session in 2023.
  • In 2023, we welcomed 945 factory visits from schools, colleges, and other educational institutions
  • KDD has actively supported various sporting events during the reporting period, including the Duathlon, NBK Marathon, KIU Marathon, and the Women’s Committee Sports Day.

Suppliers' Engagement​

Supplier engagement is a key component of our Planet pillar roadmap.In 2023, we implemented a pilot Supplier Engagement Program.

Suppliers are assessed on several categories related to their GHG impact directly under their control, and their water impact. The results from this exercise will help to embed more evaluation criteria in supplier assessment forms going forward.

Message from our CEO

“We must drive positive change across all of our sustainability pillars – nutritional, social and environmental – so that we leave a better world for our children and grandchildren ”

Sir Mohammad Ezzat Jaafar, Chairman and CEO

Learn About Our Latest Efforts

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