BENEFIT offset approximately 1,239 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) generated by transactions processed in 2025. The Manama-based company finalized these environmental measures as part of its operational sustainability goals for the calendar year. These carbon reduction efforts focused on the footprint associated with the entity's electronic payment services across the Kingdom of Bahrain. By accounting for the emissions tied to its transaction volume, the organization aimed to mitigate the environmental impact of its digital infrastructure. The reported figure reflects the total volume of carbon dioxide equivalent addressed by the firm throughout the 2025 period.
Partnership With SAFA Sustainability
SAFA functions as a sustainability solutions provider that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat. This collaboration facilitates the carbon offsetting strategy for BENEFIT, an entity established in 1997 and currently licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. The initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the Kingdom of Bahrain, specifically supporting the nation's carbon neutrality ambitions for 2060.
Regarding the scale of these operations, the offset emissions relate to more than 466 million BenefitPay transactions conducted throughout 2025. This volume represents the core digital activity processed by the firm during the reporting period, necessitating a full assessment of the energy consumption required to maintain such high-frequency payment processing. By targeting the emissions profile of these 466 million BenefitPay transactions, the company has integrated sustainability metrics into its core financial service delivery model.
Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, Chief Executive of BENEFIT, stated: "At BENEFIT, we are proud to lead this pioneering initiative, which reflects our belief that digital innovation and environmental stewardship must go hand in hand in shaping the future of financial services. As BenefitPay becomes an increasingly important part of everyday life for individuals and businesses, we have a responsibility to consider the broader impact of our services and ensure that our approach evolves alongside our growth. Our collaboration with SAFA puts this commitment into practice, providing insights that help us make more informed decisions and embed environmental considerations into the way we develop our services."
The partnership leverages the specialized expertise of SAFA, which operates under the umbrella of Mumtalakat to deliver environmental solutions. This institutional support allows BENEFIT to utilize verified methodologies to address its carbon footprint. Mr. Talal Al Araifi, Chief Executive Officer of SAFA, added: "Carbon credits provide companies with a credible and direct way to finance environmental projects with measurable impact. Our collaboration with BENEFIT demonstrates how businesses can translate emissions measurement into meaningful climate action, while supporting projects that deliver verified environmental benefits."
By aligning its operational practices with the national carbon neutrality goals for 2060, BENEFIT positions its digital infrastructure as a contributor to the environmental targets set by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The firm continues to monitor the impact of its electronic payment processing to ensure that future growth remains consistent with its established sustainability framework.