Sustainability Champions
First Verdanta is a leading sustainability consultancy in the MENA region, combining scientific expertise, proprietary technologies, and strategic partnerships to transform environmental challenges into business opportunities.
Our Mission
To empower organisations across the MENA region to integrate sustainability at the core of their strategy, operations, and investment decisions — creating lasting business value while protecting natural resources for future generations.
Our Vision
To be the foremost strategic sustainability partner in the MENA region — known for scientific excellence, proprietary technologies, and measurable impact that makes a real difference against the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make, every service we deliver, and every partnership we build.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct in every client engagement and business decision.
Innovation
We continuously seek and develop new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to advance the frontiers of sustainability practice.
Collaboration
We believe the most impactful solutions emerge from genuine partnerships — with clients, communities, and fellow sustainability champions.
Impact
We measure our success by the tangible, quantifiable environmental and social outcomes we help our clients achieve.
Stewardship
We hold ourselves accountable to future generations, making decisions that protect and restore the natural systems on which all life depends.
Excellence
We set the highest professional standards in everything we do, from the quality of our analysis to the depth of our client relationships.
Our Journey
Founded
First Verdanta was established with a mission to make sustainability accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes.
First 50 Clients
Reached a milestone of 50 active clients across manufacturing, agriculture, and real estate sectors.
ISO 14001 Certification
Achieved ISO 14001 certification, reinforcing our commitment to environmental management excellence.
Regional Expansion
Expanded operations to 10+ countries, establishing partnerships with leading international sustainability organizations.
ESG Analytics Platform
Launched our proprietary ESG analytics platform, enabling real-time sustainability performance tracking for clients.
150+ Projects
Delivered over 150 sustainability projects, preventing an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
Leadership Team
Our team brings together multidisciplinary experts spanning environmental scientists, engineers, business strategists, and financial analysts.
Eng. Reda Mohammad
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Management & Sustainability
Dr. Bader Salmeh
Chief Sustainability Officer / Head of R&D
Sustainability Research & Development
Mr. Wassim Alsabbagh
Head of International Communications
International Communications & PR
Eng. Yaser Alshouqfa
Head of Sustainable Agriculture
Precision Farming & Soil Science
Dr. Ahmad Yaser
Director of Environmental Consulting
EIA & Regulatory Compliance
Eng. Lelas Asad
Director of Sustainable Technology
Green Technologies & Environmental Innovation
Certifications & Partnerships
Our commitment to excellence is recognised by leading international bodies.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System Certified
UN SDG Contributor
Officially recognized across 8 SDGs
LEED Certified Projects
Experience supporting LEED Gold & Platinum projects
Vision 2030 Aligned
Solutions designed to support Saudi & UAE sustainability targets
Ready to Begin Your Sustainability Journey?
Connect with our team to discover how First Verdanta can help your organisation achieve its sustainability goals.