Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP): 5-Day Training Course for KSA and GCC

Course Overview

This specialized Sustainability Facility Professional Training in Saudi Arabia provides comprehensive knowledge for implementing sustainable practices in facilities across KSA and GCC countries. This intensive 5-day program covers green building standards, Saudi Green Initiative alignment, energy efficiency in extreme climates, water conservation, renewable energy integration, LEED and Mostadam certification, circular economy principles, and ESG compliance for Vision 2030 goals.

Who Should Attend This SFP Course in KSA and GCC?

• Sustainability Managers in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries

• Facility Managers implementing green initiatives

• Energy Managers optimizing building performance

• Environmental Coordinators in GCC organizations

• Green Building Consultants for LEED/Mostadam projects

• Corporate Sustainability Officers in Saudi companies

• Real Estate Developers pursuing green certifications

• Government Sustainability Planners in GCC

• MEP Engineers specializing in sustainable systems

Course Objectives

Participants will master sustainable facility management in GCC, Mostadam and Estidama certification processes, energy efficiency in hot climates, water scarcity solutions, renewable energy integration, Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative alignment, circular economy implementation, carbon neutrality strategies, and ESG reporting for Saudi Vision 2030 compliance.

Day 1: Sustainability Fundamentals and GCC Context

Morning Session: Introduction to Sustainable Facility Management

Topics Covered:

• Sustainability definition: environmental, social, economic pillars

• Triple bottom line: people, planet, profit in GCC context

• Global sustainability frameworks: UN SDGs, Paris Agreement

• Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability objectives

• Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and Middle East Green Initiative (MEGI)

• National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) targets

• Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) framework

• GCC sustainability commitments and climate pledges

• Business case for sustainable facilities in Saudi Arabia

• ROI of green building investments in Middle East

Regional Sustainability Drivers:

• Economic diversification beyond oil

• Climate change impacts on GCC region

• Water scarcity challenges

• Energy security and efficiency

• Corporate sustainability mandates

• International investor ESG requirements

Afternoon Session: Green Building Standards in KSA and GCC

Topics Covered:

• Mostadam (Saudi Green Building Code) overview

• Mostadam rating system and certification process

• Estidama Pearl Rating System (Abu Dhabi)

• LEED for Middle East adaptations

• GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) Qatar

• Kuwait Green Building Standards

• Comparison of GCC green building systems

• Mandatory vs. voluntary requirements

• Credit requirements and point systems

• Documentation and verification processes

• Certification timelines and costs

Green Building Components:

• Sustainable sites and location

• Water efficiency strategies

• Energy and atmosphere optimization

• Materials and resources selection

• Indoor environmental quality

• Innovation in design and operations

Workshop:
Conducting gap analysis for Mostadam compliance in existing Saudi facility.

Day 2: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Morning Session: Energy Efficiency in GCC Climate

Topics Covered:

• Energy challenges in extreme heat: 50°C+ summers

• Building envelope optimization: insulation, glazing, shading

• High-performance facades for solar heat reduction

• HVAC efficiency in hot and humid climates

• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems

• District cooling optimization: Tabreed, DEWA, SEC

• Thermal Energy Storage (TES) applications

• LED lighting retrofits and controls

• Building Management Systems (BMS) optimization

• Energy recovery systems and heat exchangers

• Demand-side management strategies

Saudi Energy Efficiency Program:

• Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) initiatives

• Tariff rationalization and its impact

• Energy labeling programs for equipment

• Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)

• Financial incentives for energy efficiency

• Energy service companies (ESCOs) in KSA

• Energy performance contracting models

Afternoon Session: Renewable Energy Integration

Topics Covered:

• Saudi renewable energy targets: 50% by 2030

• Solar PV potential in GCC region

• Rooftop solar regulations: ECRA, DEWA, KAHRAMAA

• Net metering and feed-in tariff programs

• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects in Saudi Arabia

• Wind energy opportunities in coastal areas

• Energy storage systems: batteries, thermal storage

• Hybrid renewable systems design

• Green hydrogen production facilities

• Solar panel maintenance in dusty environments

• Financial analysis: LCOE, payback period, NPV

Major Renewable Projects:

• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (Dubai)

• Sakaka Solar PV Plant (Saudi Arabia)

• Dumat Al Jandal Wind Farm

• NEOM renewable energy initiatives

• Red Sea Project 100% renewable target

Case Study:
Designing integrated solar PV and energy storage system for commercial building in Riyadh.

Day 3: Water Conservation and Waste Management

Morning Session: Water Sustainability in GCC

Topics Covered:

• Water scarcity challenges in Arabian Peninsula

• Water consumption benchmarks in GCC facilities

• Low-flow fixtures and water-efficient appliances

• Greywater recycling systems: design and operation

• Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) for irrigation

• Rainwater harvesting (limited application in GCC)

• Condensate water recovery from AC systems

• Landscape water efficiency: xeriscaping, native plants

• Smart irrigation systems and controllers

• Leak detection and water loss prevention

• Water quality monitoring and treatment

Regulations and Standards:

• Saudi Water Efficiency Labeling Scheme

• UAE Water Security Strategy 2036

• Municipal water conservation mandates

• Water reuse regulations across GCC

• Desalination facility sustainability

Afternoon Session: Waste Management and Circular Economy

Topics Covered:

• Waste generation patterns in GCC facilities

• Waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose

• Recycling programs implementation in Saudi Arabia

• Construction and demolition (C&D) waste management

• E-waste management and WEEE compliance

• Hazardous waste handling and disposal

• Organic waste composting programs

• Zero waste to landfill strategies

• Circular economy principles application

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in GCC

Saudi Initiatives:

• Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC)

• National Waste Management Strategy

• Circular Carbon Economy approach

• Waste-to-energy projects in KSA

• Plastic reduction campaigns

• Single-use plastic bans in GCC

Practical Exercise:
Developing comprehensive waste management plan for mixed-use development in Jeddah.

Day 4: Indoor Environmental Quality and Sustainable Materials

Morning Session: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Topics Covered:

• IAQ challenges in sealed GCC buildings

• Ventilation standards: ASHRAE 62.1 adaptation for hot climates

• CO2 monitoring and demand-controlled ventilation

• VOC emissions and low-emitting materials

• Filtration requirements for dust and sand

• Thermal comfort in Middle East context

• Lighting quality: natural daylighting and glare control

• Acoustic performance in open-plan offices

• Occupant satisfaction surveys and feedback

• Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) prevention

• Green cleaning programs and products

Health and Wellbeing:

• WELL Building Standard in GCC

• Fitwel certification opportunities

• Biophilic design in desert environments

• Post-occupancy evaluations

• Wellness programs integration

Afternoon Session: Sustainable Materials and Procurement

Topics Covered:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for building materials

• Embodied carbon in construction materials

• Local materials sourcing in GCC

• Recycled content materials availability

• Rapidly renewable materials

• Certified sustainable wood products: FSC, PEFC

• Low-VOC paints, adhesives, sealants

• Sustainable flooring options for hot climates

• Cooling materials and reflective surfaces

• Green procurement policies development

• Supply chain sustainability

Regional Considerations:

• Material transportation impacts

• Local manufacturing capabilities

• Import regulations and standards

• Climate-appropriate material selection

• Durability in extreme heat and dust

Workshop:
Creating sustainable procurement specification for Saudi office renovation project.

Day 5: Carbon Management, ESG, and Certification

Morning Session: Carbon Neutrality and Climate Action

Topics Covered:

• Carbon footprint calculation for facilities

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions

• Carbon accounting methodologies

• Carbon reduction strategies and action plans

• Carbon offsetting and carbon credits

• Saudi Arabia’s net-zero 2060 commitment

• UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative

• Climate risk assessment for facilities

• Carbon pricing and carbon tax implications

• Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

• Carbon disclosure: CDP, TCFD reporting

Decarbonization Pathways:

• Energy efficiency improvements

• Renewable energy transition

• Electrification of building systems

• Low-carbon materials selection

• Operational optimization

Afternoon Session: ESG Reporting and Sustainability Certification

Topics Covered:

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework

• ESG reporting standards: GRI, SASB, ISSB

• Sustainability reporting requirements in Saudi Arabia

• Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) ESG guidelines

• Integrated reporting for stakeholders

• Materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement

• KPIs for sustainable facility performance

• Third-party verification and assurance

• Sustainability ratings: GRESB, S&P, MSCI

• Communication and transparency

Green Building Certification Process:

• LEED certification pathway and timeline

• Mostadam registration and documentation

• Estidama Pearl certification steps

• Energy modeling and simulation requirements

• Commissioning and verification

• Post-occupancy certification requirements

• Recertification for operations and maintenance

• Cost-benefit analysis of certification

Saudi Vision 2030 Alignment:

• Quality of Life Program sustainability goals

• National Transformation Program (NTP) KPIs

• Green Building compliance mandates

• Corporate sustainability targets

• Public sector sustainability requirements

Implementation and Best Practices

Topics Covered:

• Sustainability strategy development for GCC facilities

• Setting SMART sustainability goals

• Stakeholder engagement: tenants, owners, regulators

• Change management for sustainability initiatives

• Training and awareness programs

• Technology enablement: IoT, AI, analytics

• Continuous improvement and monitoring

• Benchmarking against regional and global peers

• Case studies from successful GCC projects

• Lessons learned and best practices

Regional Success Stories:

• Masdar City sustainability initiatives (Abu Dhabi)

• King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) green buildings

• NEOM sustainable development

• Expo 2020 Dubai sustainability legacy

• Qatar Foundation Education City green campus

Final Project and Assessment

Comprehensive Sustainability Project:
Develop integrated sustainability plan including:

• Baseline assessment of current facility performance

• Energy, water, waste audit findings

• Sustainability goals aligned with Vision 2030

• Green building certification strategy (Mostadam/LEED)

• Renewable energy integration plan

• Carbon reduction roadmap to net-zero

• Water conservation initiatives

• Circular economy implementation

• Indoor environmental quality improvements

• ESG reporting framework

• Implementation timeline and budget

• ROI and business case

• Stakeholder communication plan

Assessment Activities:

• Written examination: sustainability principles, GCC standards, calculations

• Case study analysis: real GCC facility sustainability challenge

• Energy modeling exercise

• Carbon footprint calculation

• Group presentation: sustainability transformation strategy

• Green building certification mock application

• Certificate of Completion: Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

Course Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Participants will implement sustainable facility practices in GCC, achieve Mostadam and LEED certifications, optimize energy in extreme climates, conserve water resources, integrate renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, implement circular economy, ensure ESG compliance, and align with Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals.

Training Methodology

Expert instruction from certified green building professionals, site visits to LEED/Mostadam certified facilities in KSA/GCC, hands-on energy modeling workshops, carbon calculation exercises, case studies from regional projects, technology demonstrations, and networking with sustainability practitioners.

Course Materials

Comprehensive SFP handbook, Mostadam guidelines, LEED reference guide, energy calculation tools, carbon footprint calculators, ESG reporting templates, Saudi Green Initiative resources, bilingual materials (English/Arabic), and professional certificate.

Accreditation and Recognition

Course aligned with IFMA Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) credential, recognized by Saudi Green Building Council, supports LEED and Mostadam accreditation pathways.

Prerequisites

Basic facility management knowledge, understanding of building systems, familiarity with sustainability concepts helpful, experience in GCC facilities beneficial, and commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Course available in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait City, and online across GCC region.