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Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) Q.P.S.C. has unveiled plans to launch one of the largest private solar energy projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), marking a significant step in its sustainability journey and reinforcing its position as a leader in green logistics. In collaboration with Yellow Door Energy, the Middle East and Africa’s leading sustainable energy partner, GWC will develop solar power plants across three strategic logistics hubs: Logistics Village Qatar, Bu Sulba Warehousing Park, and Al Wukair Logistics Park. This groundbreaking initiative will harness the abundant sunlight in the region to power GWC’s operations, contributing to a reduction in its carbon footprint and advancing its environmental goals. Matthew Kearns, Acting Group CEO of GWC, emphasized the importance of this project, stating, “This announcement marks a major milestone in integrating sustainable practices across all our operations. Warehouses are key to this, and we are excited to partner with Yellow Door Energy to introduce this innovative solution that will deliver real impact at these three sites.” The project aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims for 4 GW of new large-scale renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar energy playing a pivotal role. GWC’s efforts contribute to this national target while reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability. In addition to reducing its carbon emissions, GWC has set ambitious targets to reduce Scope 1 (direct emissions from its fleet) by 3%, Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) by 6%, and waste by 20% by 2030. GWC is also a member of the UN Global Compact, further cementing its commitment to socially responsible and sustainable business practices. Yellow Door Energy’s Group CEO, Jeremy Crane, expressed pride in the partnership, saying, “We are honored to embark on this partnership with GWC to accelerate its sustainability stewardship, reduce its energy costs and contribute to Qatar’s Net Zero by 2050 target. With over 400 MWp of awarded solar assets across 150 sites, our team is well positioned to support GWC in decarbonizing its operations.” This solar energy initiative follows a series of other green projects by GWC, such as the Biobin recycling program, which processed food waste into premium compost for community gardens, and the recycling of 120,000 cubic meters of sewage water annually at the Bu Sulba Warehousing Park to irrigate trees and shrubs. The latter won the Best Water Recycling Initiative Award at the Tarsheed Energy Efficiency Forum 2024. GWC has also been recognized for its environmental stewardship, with its Al Wukair Logistics Park earning the ‘Logistics Project of the Year’ award at the 2025 Logistics Middle East Awards for its green initiatives. The company was also named one of Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders for 2024. As GWC continues to expand across the GCC, it remains focused on innovating logistics solutions to meet growing regional demand, reinforcing its role as a key player in both the logistics and sustainability sectors. |
