MEDCO’s Commitment to the SDGs

MEDCO supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by

embedding sustainability into its operations and community efforts. While there are 17

global goals, MEDCO focuses on five core SDGs that align with its values, strategy,

initiatives and impact areas:

• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Empowering women and ensuring equal opportunities

for all.

• SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: Promoting clean energy through Solar PV

solutions, EV charging, and energy-efficient solutions.

• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Advancing sustainable

technologies and innovation across our operations.

• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: engaging in various CSR activities,

supporting green mobility and lighting the streets for a cleaner and safer

community.

• SDG 13 – Climate Action: Reducing emissions, promoting recycling, and

protecting our beloved Lebanon’s environment.

In short:

These five SDGs serve as a sustainability roadmap for MEDCO, guiding how it grows

responsibly while protecting people, the planet, and future generations.

Here’s how MEDCO contributes to each of the above SDGs:

SDG 5 – Gender Equality

1. Challenging Industry Stereotypes: Women MEDCOers Leading on All Fronts

From a high-performing department fully led by women, to station managers and two

fuel truck drivers, women at MEDCO are excelling in roles traditionally seen as maledominated. We at MEDCO, have started shifting that conversation, from “Can she do

it?” to “How can we empower her to do it?” And that’s a far more productive place to

be.

2. Advocating for Gender Inclusivity at PowerX Summit

MEDCO’s CIO, Mrs. Michele Chammas Garzouzi spoke at PowerX Summit on the

importance of inclusive leadership and gender equality in innovation and energy.

3. UNGC Target Gender Equality Accelerator (Upcoming)

MEDCO participated in the UNGC accelerator to strengthen its internal gender equality

strategy and long-term inclusion goals.

4. Inclusive Training at MEDCO Academy

Training programs at MEDCO Academy are designed with gender balance in mind,

ensuring equal access and growth opportunities for all.

5. Inclusive Recruitment Practices

MEDCO uses gender-neutral language in job descriptions to ensure fair recruitment

and promote gender equality across all roles.

6. Empowering Young Female Talent in Fashion Design

MEDCO partnered with fashion student Joy Wakim to design a winter & summer

forecourt uniform, blending creative empowerment with workplace identity.

7. Equal Recognition in MEDCOer of the Month

MEDCO ensures gender balance in its employee recognition program. To date, 50% of

awardees have been women.

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

1. Solarizing our Service Stations

MEDCO is actively installing solar panels at its stations, reducing the company’s carbon

footprint, avoiding around 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions to date, and leading by example

in energy sustainability.

2. Offering Renewable Energy Solutions

MEDCO offers tailored solar PV solutions at the residential, commercial, and industrial

scale, empowering customers across sectors to adopt clean, renewable energy and

reduce electricity costs & their dependency on the national grid.

3. Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure

MEDCO is supporting the transition to cleaner mobility by growing its EV charging

network (biggest EVC network in Lebanon) and encouraging electric vehicle adoption.

4. Promoting Energy-Efficient Heating/Cooling Solutions

Through the sale of energy-saving heat pumps, MEDCO enables customers to lower

energy consumption and minimize emissions from heating and cooling systems.

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

1. Showcasing Innovation at PowerX

At Lebanon’s first national summit for innovation and entrepreneurship, MEDCO

showcased smart mobility and clean energy solutions through e-MEDCO: ultra-fast EV

chargers, electric cars, solar PV solutions, and heat pumps, highlighting its role in

advancing sustainable infrastructure.

2. Empowering Student Innovation

In partnership with ESIB-USJ, MEDCO empowered and supported young engineers to

develop sustainability-focused projects on wastewater treatment for car wash stations

and reprocessing used lubricating oil, promoting research-driven & youth-led innovation

and sustainable engineering.

3. MEDCO X BYD: Partnering for Green Mobility

Through its partnership with BYD and JAC, MEDCO advances smart mobility and green

innovation across Lebanon, offering EV clients exclusive charging discounts via eMEDCO’s growing nationwide network of EV chargers.

4. MEDCO Innovation Center

Through its dedicated Innovation Center, MEDCO fosters a culture of creativity and

progress, hosting regular cross-departmental meetings to develop bold ideas that drive

sustainable solutions.

SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

1. Lighting Cities, Empowering Communities

Through initiatives like "Dawe Cher3ak" in Beirut (with Rebirth Beirut) and "Ta3o Ndawé

Baabda" (with Afaal NGO and Baabda Municipality), MEDCO helped light up streets in

both cities, improving safety, supporting community well-being, and reinforcing its

commitment to more inclusive and livable urban spaces.

2. MEDCO X El Maestro: Supporting Essential Community Heating

Through a partnership with El Maestro Group, MEDCO delivered diesel to schools,

elderly homes, and hospitals in cold regions, ensuring warmth, dignity, and essential care

for vulnerable communities.

3. Partnering with Local Champions for Performance & Innovation

MEDCO teamed up with rally champion Roger Feghali and Toyota Gazoo Racing

Lebanon to promote national talent and engineering innovation powered by its highperformance, sustainable engine oil, CALTEX Havoline.

4. MEDCO x GNC: Connecting Students to Gibran’s Timeless Wisdom

In partnership with the Gibran National Committee, MEDCO supported student visits to

the Gibran Museum by covering fuel and entry fees, promoting inclusive access to

culture, national identity, and Lebanon’s literary legacy.

5. Honoring Courage through the Chaje3a Award Ceremony

MEDCO recognized 35 frontline team members who served bravely during the 2024

war, ensuring uninterrupted operations and essential community support.

6. Celebrating National Pride Through Sport

Through a storytelling campaign with Taekwondo champion Laetitia Aoun, MEDCO

highlighted resilience, national identity, and the pride of representing Lebanon.

SDG 13 – Climate Action

1. ISO-Certified for a Greener, Safer Future

MEDCO successfully achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, establishing a

structured system supported by documentation and on-site practices to manage

environmental and occupational health impacts.  MEDCO is now IMS-Certified (ISO

9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001)

2. Promoting Electric Mobility

By selling electric vehicles, MEDCO supports global climate action by reducing

transport-related emissions and accelerating the shift to low-carbon mobility across

Lebanon.

3. Tree Planting for a Greener Lebanon

MEDCO planted trees at service stations and in public spaces, including 217 trees in

Beirut and fruit trees at MEDCO Sin El Fil, Taanayel, etc., integrating greenery into urban

spaces and promoting environmental stewardship.

4. Refuel & Reforest with Jouzour Loubnan

During Earth Month 2025, MEDCO tripled MEDCOins donations to reforestation NGO

Jouzour Loubnan through the My MEDCO App, empowering users to contribute to

Lebanon’s reforestation efforts.

5. Expanding Recycling Initiatives

MEDCO promotes community and operational recycling through Reverse Vending

Machines (RVMs) and dedicated collection systems for PET, used oil bottles, cardboards,

papers, etc. at stations and offices.

MEDCO’s Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) are installed at MEDCO Dora and MEDCO

Kaslik service stations as part of our commitment to sustainability and community

engagement. These machines allow users to recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans by

inserting them into the machine. In return, users receive reward points that can be

redeemed for various gifts or offers, depending on the ongoing campaign. This initiative

encourages responsible recycling and promotes environmental awareness across the

community.

6. Measuring Our Carbon Impact

In collaboration with UNDP and the Ministry of Environment, MEDCO developed and

submitted its first CO₂ emissions report after attending a Carbon Footprint Calculator

training, marking a major step in climate accountability.