In 2024, Zain achieved a 17.8% reduction in scope 1 emissions and 9.5% in scope 2 emissions, compared to its 2020 baseline. The group’s climate targets, including its net-zero by 2050 goal, were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2024. Zain also established a waste management compliance framework. Al-Kharafi has been CEO since 2017.