Green Factory Seal:
A program based on the pillars of the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026) to promote sustainable manufacturing, support the Circular Carbon economy, and Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) by providing a set of benefits and incentives to its holders in cooperation with the private sector.
Green Factory Seal's Objectives:
- Supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to achieving net zero
- Encouraging the industrial sector to adopt solar energy solutions
- Spreading the culture of sustainability and green production in the industrial sector
- Applying the concepts of the circular carbon economy and environmental and social governance (ESG)
- Achieving sustainable development goals related to responsible production
- Motivating factories to adopt the best technologies and systems that contribute to reducing their carbon footprint
Green Factory Seal Criteria:
- Have an active Industrial License authorized by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
- Reuses 10% of its industrial waste in its production processes
- Uses 10% renewable energy to power its industrial entity
- Owns a Carbon Capture unit
- Owns a system to calculate greenhouse gases (GHG - Greenhouse gases).
- Owns a system to monitor air and environmental pollutant emissions
- Implements environmental and social governance policies
Incentives for Green Factory Seal Holder:
- Financing: 5% reduction for financial loans on the applied margin from the National Bank of Bahrain (if the Industrial Entity's main account is registered with NBB)
- Operating: 10% discount on the total value of solar panels and installation cost from Solar One factory
- Exporting: 10% reduction on service fees for concessional exports through Export Bahrain
- Training: 50% reduction on the cost of ESG training program from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
For further information please contact the Industrial Development Directorate in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce:
Phone Number: +973 17359002
Email: mibm@www.moic.gov.bh
Website: www.moic.gov.bh
