Red Sea Global secures multiple LEED Platinum certifications for its key projects in Saudi Arabia. The developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations leads in sustainable design. These achievements mark new benchmarks in green building practices.
Saudi Arabia’s First LEED Platinum Airport
Red Sea International Airport earns LEED Platinum certification from Green Business Certification Inc. This status makes it the first airport in Saudi Arabia to achieve this level and only the fifth worldwide. The airport runs on 100% renewable energy and uses energy-efficient systems along with Sustainable Aviation Fuel for seaplane operations.
Turtle Bay International School Sets Record
Turtle Bay International School achieves LEED Platinum with a record 92 points under the LEED v4 BD+C: Schools system. This score stands as the highest ever recorded globally, and the school becomes the first in Saudi Arabia at this level. Only 15 schools worldwide hold this certification.
LEED Platinum Certifications Extend to Communities
AMAALA Triple Bay and Staff Village masterplans receive LEED Platinum for Communities certification. AMAALA joins 16 global projects at this elite level, following The Red Sea Phase One as the 45th overall. The framework covers environmental performance, equity, resilience, and quality of life.
Central Distribution Center Gains Gold
Red Sea Global’s Central Distribution Center secures LEED Gold with 73 points. This 55,000 square meter facility ranks among the most sustainable warehouses in the Middle East. It employs intelligent energy management, material optimization, and resource-efficient logistics.
Sustainability Drives Operations
Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer at Red Sea Global, states that these certifications prove sustainability shapes every operation. The projects integrate 100% renewable energy, water reuse systems, and low-carbon transport. They aim to deliver environmental, social, and economic value.
Vision 2030 Projects Advance
The Red Sea destination now operates nine luxury hotels, with Shura Island opening its first of 11 resorts last year. AMAALA prepares for its upcoming launch as an ultra-luxury wellness site. Both sites target a 30% net conservation benefit to ecosystems by 2040 and handle 1.5 million visitors yearly.
Renewable Energy Cuts Emissions
The destination’s power operations with 100% renewable sources, cutting up to 1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually. This reduction equals removing 2 million cars from roads for a year. Developers preserve pristine habitats through careful design.
