Geneva, 15 April 2025 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces that Al Dahra, a prominent multinational leader in agribusiness, has joined as its newest member.
Guided by its purpose of “Sustainably Feeding a Growing World,” Al Dahra specializes in the cultivation, production, and trading of nearly 3 million tons of essential food commodities and up to 3 million tons of animal feed annually. With over 400,000 acres of agricultural land across Egypt, Romania, Serbia, USA, and other countries, the company has established a widespread geographic footprint operating in over 20 countries and serving more than 40 markets, with a leading position in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. With an ambitious sustainability target in mind, Al Dahra already is in active transition of it’s farmland to regenerative agriculture. Today, nearly 34% of their land bank has been transitioned to regenerative agriculture.
By joining WBCSD, Al Dahra furthers its mission of sustainable food production and distribution at global scale. The company aims to collaborate with industry leaders and other key stakeholders to address critical challenges such as sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and climate-resilient food systems. This partnership will enable Al Dahra to contribute its extensive expertise in large-scale irrigated agricultural operations and global food supply chains to collective efforts aimed at transforming food and agriculture systems worldwide.
“We are excited to join WBCSD as it directly aligns with our core purpose of ‘Sustainably Feeding a Growing World.’ As a major player in essential food commodities and animal feed production, we recognize our responsibility to lead the transition toward more sustainable and resilient food systems. Through this partnership, we look forward to sharing our experience while learning from other industry leaders to develop innovative solutions that enable us to feed growing populations while preserving our planet for future generations.” – Arnoud van den Berg,Group CEO of Al Dahra
Al Dahra’s commitment to sustainability is integrated into its operational strategy and reflected in its corporate purpose. The company serves a diverse customer base from commercial enterprises to government agencies, with its extensive reach positioning it uniquely to drive meaningful change in agricultural sustainability practices across multiple regions.
“Al Dahra’s purpose of ‘Sustainably Feeding a Growing World’ strongly aligns with WBCSD’s vision to transform global food systems. Their expertise in large-scale agriculture and global food supply chains will enrich our collective efforts toward more sustainable and resilient food systems. With operations spanning diverse geographies, Al Dahra brings invaluable insights into implementing sustainable practices within different agricultural contexts. Together, we will work to accelerate the transformation needed to address the interconnected challenges of food security, climate change, and resource conservation.”- Peter Bakker, President and CEO of WBCSD
By joining WBCSD, Al Dahra reinforces its commitment to its purpose and to sustainable development practices. This partnership marks an important step in collaborative efforts to transform global food and agriculture systems for a more sustainable future.