As part of national efforts to promote sustainability and enhance industrial efficiency, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has awarded the “Green Factory Seal” to more than 40 factories. The initiative encourages sustainable industrial practices, strengthens environmental compliance, and boosts the competitiveness of Bahrain’s industrial sector.

The initiative aligns with the Industry Sector Strategy (2022–2026) and supports the Kingdom of Bahrain’s goals in circular carbon economy, environmental and social governance (ESG), and low-emission solutions. It offers benefits and incentives to factories in cooperation with private sector partners.

H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stated that the initiative reflects effective public-private partnership and highlights the advanced environmental awareness of participating factories. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to expanding the program to enhance the sector’s readiness for environmental and economic changes and global supply chain shifts.

The Green Factory Mark serves as a key incentive tool supporting Bahrain’s carbon neutrality goals. It encourages improved operational efficiency, responsible resource use, and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies in line with global best practices.

The Ministry updated the mark’s criteria to reflect recent sustainability developments, adding a tree-planting standard during Bahrain’s Tree Week, alongside requirements such as industrial waste reuse, renewable energy adoption, ESG policies, emissions monitoring and greenhouse gas accounting, and carbon capture technologies.

New strategic partners have joined the initiative: BBK will provide concessional financing solutions, while Copa Company will offer solar energy installations and other sustainable solutions at competitive prices. These partnerships aim to support factories in moving from commitment to practical implementation, strengthening the initiative’s environmental and economic impact.

The Green Factory Seal supports Bahrain’s broader sustainability agenda and aligns with the national plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and enhance the Kingdom’s role in global climate action.