Waste Management

Salik’s waste footprint is primarily office‑based, and the Company is developing a waste management approach aligned with its HSE Policy. In 2025, Salik generated 2,828.1 kg of waste, of which 8.4% (238.6 kg) was recycled. At Salik, waste is segregated at source, and both recyclable and general waste streams are collected and managed through the building’s waste management system.

Digitalisation remains Salik’s primary lever for waste prevention at source. In 2025, the Company improved paper efficiency, achieving an 11% reduction in paper consumption intensity per employee compared to 2024, supported by embedded digital workflows and controlled printing practices. Fully digital tag registration eliminated around 1.2 million physical forms annually, equivalent to approximately 5.2 tonnes of paper avoided, and delivered estimated annual cost savings of around ↨ 0.26 million, primarily from reduced printing and courier costs.

Salik continues to strengthen day‑to‑day waste reduction practices through biometric access controls, the use of reusable utensils in the office, and consistent waste segregation and tracking. Segregation is supported through dedicated bins for recyclable and non‑recyclable materials, complemented by tracking of recycled volumes and employee awareness sessions.

In addition, Salik embeds circular economy considerations in IT procurement by selecting components with a high share of recyclable materials and prioritising repair, reuse, and rebuilding of hardware where feasible.

In 2025, Salik employees participated in several initiatives organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) to promote responsible waste management and environmental stewardship. As part of EEG’s E‑Waste Gathering Day, employees collected 177 kg of e‑waste, making Salik eligible to plant one tree under the “For Our Emirates We Plant” programme. In addition, employees contributed 10.2 kg of aluminium cans through EEG’s Can Collection Campaign and 28 kg of plastic waste through EEG’s Plastic Collection Campaign, supporting recycling and resource recovery efforts.

More detailed information can be found in the Appendix