Responsible Resource Use

Under its HSE Policy, Salik is committed to building an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with international best practice, identifying and managing environmental aspects and impacts, and conducting Environmental Impact Assessments for new or upcoming projects. This approach is designed to ensure that environmental considerations, such as electricity and water use, emissions and waste, are addressed systematically across operations and the wider value chain.

The Policy also emphasises practical levers: improving resource efficiency, monitoring and measuring key environmental parameters, and strengthening environmental awareness through training and communication.

Energy consumption

Electricity remains the most material resource in Salik’s operational profile. In 2025, total electricity consumption increased by 8.7% to 1,175.85 MWh (FY2024 restated: 1,081.89 MWh)During the 2025 reporting cycle, a review of prior‑year energy data identified a data consolidation issue affecting HQ electricity consumption for FY2024. The originally reported value included an overlap in the allocation of data centre consumption within the HQ total. The figures have been recalculated to ensure accurate representation of electricity use and to avoid duplication. The revision does not materially impact total electricity consumption or related emissions disclosures. Comparative data for FY2024 has been restated accordingly, reflecting the operational expansion. Of this total, 76.58 MWh (6.5%) was sourced from renewable electricity generated on‑site. Energy intensity decreased to 0.38 kWh per ↨ 1,000 of revenue (FY2024 restated: 0.47)During the 2025 reporting cycle, a review of prior‑year energy data identified a data consolidation issue affecting HQ electricity consumption for FY2024. The originally reported value included an overlap in the allocation of data centre consumption within the HQ total. The figures have been recalculated to ensure accurate representation of electricity use and to avoid duplication. The revision does not materially impact total electricity consumption or related emissions disclosures. Comparative data for FY2024 has been restated accordingly, as revenue growth outpaced the increase in electricity consumption.

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Energy efficiency

Salik’s approach to energy efficiency is two‑track: reducing demand through smarter design and operations and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. Salik is scaling renewables in a way that fits its operating reality: decentralised, asset‑level generation at toll gates, integrated with the grid.

Commissioned in 2018, the Jebel Ali gate was used in 2024 as a solar pilot, with solar energy meeting 18% of its power needs. Building on this foundation, the new gates at Business Bay and Al Safa South were designed with integrated on‑site solar PV systems as part of Salik’s renewable energy strategy for its tolling infrastructure.

In 2025, Salik’s three solar‑enabled toll gates generated 180,724 kWh of clean electricity and exported 39,819 kWh of surplus energy to the DEWA grid. Exported electricity represented 22.03% of total solar generation. This highlights the potential for toll gate infrastructure to support on‑site renewable energy generation while reducing reliance on grid electricity.

In data centre operations, Salik reduced physical equipment footprint from three full server racks to around half a rack, lowering space requirements and associated electricity consumption. A key infrastructure upgrade was the migration from legacy storage, which reduces storage power consumption by 78% and saves approximately 222 MWh annually. The upgrade also eliminated over 25 kW of cooling demand, reduced storage rack footprint by ~83%, and is estimated to reduce Scope 2 emissions by ~90 tCO₂e per year.

Salik’s headquarters at Festival Tower is in a building that has officially achieved LEED Gold certification (Operations & Maintenance: Existing Buildings) and is dual‑certified under both LEED and WELL. It features motion‑sensor lighting and energy‑efficient HVAC systems, supported by 5‑star energy‑rated appliances. Designed with sustainable materials and carpet‑free flooring, the office maximises natural light and is equipped with energy‑efficient IT infrastructure, including virtualisation and cloud computing to optimise resource use. Biometric security features also optimise associated energy consumption by replacing the conventional access‑card system.

Salik introduces an environmental initiative to reduce its carbon footprint and promote energy conservation by switching off office lights from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the summer months (July and August). In 2025, Salik continued implementing scheduling measures and continuous monitoring of electricity consumption to optimise energy use. Operational adjustments, including the managed use of pantry appliances during Ramadan and limiting non‑essential equipment during periods of lower occupancy, were also introduced to improve energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary consumption.

In 2026, Salik plans to continue its resource‑efficiency initiatives, hosting all new IT systems and applications on the Microsoft Azure secure cloud platform and implementing targeted automation. These measures will reduce reliance on energy‑intensive on‑premises infrastructure, minimise manual interventions, and improve overall system and process efficiency.

Water stewardship

Water is not a core operational input for Salik’s automated tolling model. Salik’s toll systems operate without water requirements, and the corporate office is located within a leased space where water systems are centrally managed without tenant‑level metering. The water consumption data reported therefore reflects estimated office‑related water use, calculated based on the number of employees and typical water consumption benchmarks for office buildings. The building is equipped with high‑efficiency, low‑water fixtures, and internal awareness efforts encourage responsible water use among employees.