Aramco sustainability report 2025
Growing societal value
Growing societal value
We seek to grow value wherever we operate. With our headquarters in Saudi Arabia, we have invested in the Kingdom’s oil and gas ecosystem to enhance the reliability of our supply chain, providing employment and economic opportunities for thousands of Saudi nationals.
In 2025:
- $541 million spent on social and environmental initiatives to uplift communities and foster sustainable development globally.
- $280 billion cumulative contribution to the Kingdom’s GDP by Aramco’s iktva program, an increase of $40 billion since 2024.
- 100% of Aramco’s active suppliers have signed our Supplier Code of Conduct, which requires them to maintain safe and sanitary living conditions for their employees, provide adequate safety equipment, and comply with national labor regulations.
- 90.9% of our workforce are Saudi nationals, reflecting our efforts toward empowering local citizens.
- 85,000+ students have graduated from our 16 National Training Centers in around 100 different disciplines since 2008.
R&D spend
(2024: $1.6 billion)
$1.5 billion
Cumulative contribution to the Kingdom’s GDP by Aramco’s iktva program
(2024: $240 billion)
$280 billion
Spent on social and environmental initiatives that benefit societies
(2024: $583 million)
$541 million
Cumulative volunteering hours since 2017
2.4 million
Loading...How does Aramco support social and environmental initiatives for communities it operates in?
How does Aramco support social and environmental initiatives for communities it operates in?
A snapshot of our social investment projects around the world
Our social investment has two pillars:
Planet
Investment activities prioritize biodiversity, including reforestation and coral reef regeneration.
People
Social investments focus on three key areas of support: knowledge, creativity, and socioeconomic development.
Europe
In Europe, Aramco supported 12 non-profit organizations in Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the UK.
United Kingdom
The University of Manchester
The Great Science Share for Schools, an educational initiative supported by Aramco Europe and organized by the University of Manchester, continues to inspire young minds around the world. In its 2025 edition, the campaign engaged more than 845,000 students and participants across 52 countries. The initiative also received UNESCO’s patronage for the third consecutive year.
Poland
Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdansk
Through a series of events and workshops, the Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdansk, with which Aramco Europe collaborates, reached more than 400,000 people with its STEM initiatives in 2025. Science Picnic, an annual gathering to generate interest in STEM topics in children and young students attracted around 5,000 visitors.
Americas
In the Americas, Aramco supported 27 non-profit organizations in biodiversity, STEM, and social projects. In 2025, we expanded our efforts into Chile.
United States
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Aramco-funded projects have propagated more than 70,000 individual corals. In 2025, Aramco Americas supported four key initiatives: advancing coral propagation science and restoration methodology; implementing erosion and sediment control measures that prevented more than 180,000 kg of sediment run-off; enhancing coral resilience through the propagation of sea urchins; and helping to reduce impacts on coral reefs from boats.
FIRST Robotics (STEM)
Aramco's collaboration with FIRST Robotics demonstrates its commitment to nurturing the next generation of STEM talent through youth robotics programs. FIRST engages millions of students globally and is supported by major technology and engineering companies, making it a strong platform for inspiring innovation and technical excellence. Through this initiative, Aramco helps equip young people with skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics essential for future success. The partnership also strengthens the Company's citizenship efforts by aligning with a globally recognized STEM ecosystem, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, teamwork, and technical expertise in communities where it operates.
Asia
In Asia, Aramco supports 10 organizations in China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam, with various educational, social, and cultural initiatives.
Singapore
Aramco’s longstanding partnership with Singapore’s National Park Board supports conservation through the Garden City Fund. In recognition of Aramco’s contribution to the digitalization of the Singapore Herbarium, a new orchid hybrid, Papilionada Aramco, was dedicated to the company in 2025, marking a shared interest to preserving Singapore’s natural heritage.
China
Extended science class support
The project focuses on enhancing the quality of science education while promoting applicable problem-solving and critical-thinking skills among students. Our initial support provided 24 science lessons to 2,900 students (grades 4 and 5) and 62 teachers in 19 primary schools over a period of two semesters in Shandong province. In 2025, we extended our support to Fujian province, benefiting an additional 3,400 students in 11 primary schools.
South Korea
Aramco partnered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to launch a reusable food tray program at two major baseball stadiums, reducing single-use plastic waste. In 2025, 2.6 million baseball fans used the trays, which reduced plastic waste by 25 tons and improved stadium waste management practices.
India
The project provides renewable electricity for 20 rural primary health centers in Andhra Pradesh. The transition to solar power helps reduce dependency on diesel, cuts operational costs, and prevents service disruptions. In addition, community and health center staff training programs build local capacity in solar maintenance and traditional medicinal plant use. By integrating renewable energy and traditional knowledge, the initiative helps improve healthcare access, sustainability, and community resilience across rural India.
Malaysia
Forest Ranger program
From 2023 to 2025, Aramco’s Forest Ranger program
engaged more than 13,000 students, educators, and
community members from 35 Malaysian schools in
mangrove conservation. Participants planted 2,100
mangrove trees and took part in classroom activities,
building practical skills and awareness of the importance
of mangroves for biodiversity and coastal protection.
Japan
Aramco Noto Tech Hub helps students to thriveIn partnership with Code for Everyone, this project helps children who lost opportunities to learn due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake in 2024. At the Aramco Noto Tech Hub, the children can freely engage in activities and access cutting-edge digital technology which can help them realize their potential.
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