<p>SGI unites environmental protection, energy transition and sustainability programs with the overarching aims of offsetting and reducing emissions, increasing afforestation and land restoration, and protecting the Kingdom’s land and sea. Three overarching targets guide SGI’s work - emissions reduction, afforestation and land regeneration, and land and sea protection.  SGI targets:</p>
<ol>
<li>To reduce carbon emissions by 278 mtpa by 2030 and net-zero in 2060.</li>
<li>To grow 10 billion trees across Saudi Arabia</li>
<li>To protect 30% of Saudi Arabia’s land and sea</li>
</ol>

Saudi Green Initiative

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