Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.

Saudi Arabia 2024 Climate Scorecard Award:

Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman

To Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman,

I hope this letter finds you well. With great pleasure and profound respect, we at Climate Scorecard extend an award for your instrumental efforts and unwavering commitment to reducing carbon emissions in Saudi Arabia. Your pioneering work has contributed to significant environmental benefits within the nation and set a commendable example for global climate action.

Climate Scorecard is a non-profit organization established nine years ago to monitor, report, and advocate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in leading emitting countries and the European Union. Our efforts aim to inspire actions that contribute meaningfully to the global fight against climate change. Sharing knowledge and celebrating successes like yours are crucial steps toward a sustainable future. Our mission, achievements, and initiatives are on our website at www.climatescorecard.org.

Your remarkable efforts in reducing Saudi Arabia’s carbon footprint amidst its economic and energy contexts embody the innovative and determined spirit necessary for environmental stewardship in the 21st century. By integrating renewable energy solutions, enhancing efficiency, launching Saudi Green and Middle East Green Initiatives, and pledging to reach zero-net emissions by 2060, you have demonstrated leadership and vision that resonate with our core values at Climate Scorecard.

We are extending this award in light of your achievements and look forward to collaborating with you to build upon your work. We can identify and implement further actions to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future. This could include expanding renewable energy projects, like solar and wind, considering Saudi Arabia’s vast potential for these resources. Additionally, it might involve enhancing energy efficiency in the industrial sector and investing in green technologies.

Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved recognition. Your dedication to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction inspires us all.

With warm regards and admiration,

Amgad Ellaboudy & Abeer Abdulkareem                    Ron Israel
Saudi Arabia Country Managers                                   Climate Scorecard Co-Founder