Sustainability Historical Projects

The Agility Management Building, which was finalized in January 2017, was built with state-of-the-art sustainability features that maximizes the use of natural light while improving overall cooling efficiency and energy use. The 834 sq.m. building is equipped with solar thermal panels, which provide the energy needed to operate the air-conditioning units. The building also includes triple-pane windows that are covered in electro chromic coating, to adjust tint in response to external conditions, allowing light to pass through while blocking heat and increasing energy efficiency. Tarek Sultan, Vice Chairman and CEO, Agility said, “Responsibility is ingrained in Agility’s corporate DNA, and we take carbon footprint reduction very seriously. Creating a better environment for our talent is an important component of our overall sustainability efforts.” At the time of writing in Kuwait, Agility is one of only four certified projects, and one of 38 registered LEED projects in the country. Incorporating green building practices in the construction industry is a critical way for Kuwaiti companies to help meet the country’s sustainability targets.

Agility Turkey employees initiated a campaign to help raise awareness on environmental preservation amongst local primary school students. In addition, new water taps were installed to upgrade school facilities in order to improve resource consumption. The Agility volunteers also delivered lectures to students to highlight different ways to improve resource consumption and save water.

As part of the Logistics Emergency Teams (LET), Agility donated 2,000 sqm of warehouse for two months to store emergency food assistance for 750,000 people displaced by Hurricane Mathew in Haiti. In addition, a team of 11 experienced Agility logisticians flew into Haiti to support the relief efforts on the ground.

Agility supported the Environmental Protection Agency with several events throughout 2016, which included beach clean-ups, plastics recycling, and awareness raising workshops about water conservation, waste and general environmental preservation.

Agility Kuwait and Kuwait Healthy Living, a non-profit, conducted a two-month campaign that promoted sustainable community gardening and healthy eating among primary school students.