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are inefficient or harmful to the communities where certifications and have Leadership in Environment
we operate. We also cannot go on only contributing and Energy Design (LEED) accreditations for our
to environmental and community initiatives, as this warehouses. We are also exploring options to make
is just one piece of the bigger puzzle. Making our our Aramex fleet entirely electric. These technology-
businesses more lean and efficient is just as important based initiatives have not only positively impacted the
as our ongoing dedication to the local environment and environment and communities where we operate but
community-based initiatives. have made our business more sustainable.

And there is also a catalyst that companies can When it comes to corporate activism, in my opinion, it’s
leverage to better and more quickly achieve this all about balance. We must deploy programmes and
balance. As the Chief Sustainability Officer of Aramex, initiatives that not only give back to the environment
I have seen first-hand the benefits digital solutions and communities where we operate, but that help us
can bring to the business. We, at Aramex, fully sustainably grow our operations. Technology will also
embrace this mind-set when developing programs continue to play a fundamental role in how quickly we
and activities for our corporate activism platform strike this balance and move towards a green economy.
‘Delivering Good’, putting technology at the heart of What is key is that we not only work hard to get there
many of our programs. For example, in recent years but fully leverage technology in our everyday corporate
we have undertaken a number of technology-driven activism practices moving forward. This will not only
initiatives to achieve this balance between supporting contribute to more efficient and successful business
the environment and community, while also making operations but fuel the development of our future
our operations more green and efficient. green economy.

We are currently in the process of making most of our www.aramex.com
facilities entirely powered by solar technology. This
has already been completed in Amman, Jordan, and
we recently launched a similar project in Dubai. We
continue to adopt global best practices in environment

Since its foundation in 1982, Aramex has grown to become a world leader in
comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions recognized for its customized
services and innovative products for businesses and consumers. Our breadth of
services includes International and Domestic Express Delivery, Freight Forwarding,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, e-Commerce and Record Management.

We currently have business operations in over 567 cities across 69 countries worldwide
and employ over 17,000 transportation professionals.

We live in an era where technology transforms and influences our daily lives more
than ever before. As a result, technological innovation is critical to our success. We are
strategically leveraging technology in a variety of ways, acquiring or partnering with
domestic-focused logistics companies that have strong local networks, for better and
more efficient last-mile delivery solutions. This approach has significant benefits, and
that’s why we consider ourselves a technology-driven enterprise, selling transportation
and logistics solutions without owning heavy assets. We also believe that investing in
technologies in the field of e-Commerce is key to moving goods and services efficiently
and maintaining our market leading position.