Saudi Arabia is among the top five countries that have made the most progress in terms of reducing their carbon footprint in the construction sector from 2010 until 2020, coming in fifth place, according to a report (pdf) by project management consultancy firm Stonehaven. Japan ranked first, followed by Kazakhstan, the US, and Venezuela.

The Kingdom also ranked 6th among countries with the most Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects. Saudi and UAE are the only Middle Eastern countries in the top 10 countries with LEED projects.

Among the most notable LEED projects:

  • Expansion of King Khalid International Airport expansion project;
  • King Abdullah Financial District, achieved LEED Platinum certification;
  • Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University, had four buildings earning LEED Gold certification;
  • SABIC Jubail Building has achieved LEED Gold certification for its carbon-neutral design;
  • King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center got a LEED Platinum certification;
  • King Salman Energy Park: The first industrial city to receive LEED Silver certification.
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