PDPL & ESG Data Governance in Saudi Arabia

ESG reporting depends on sensitive operational data. Saudi PDPL expectations require clear governance over how data is collected, stored, accessed, and reviewed.

Data governance priorities

• Defined ownership of data sources and evidence
• Controlled access and clear review history for changes
• Secure storage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Consistent documentation for compliance reviews

How SMEC supports PDPL-aligned ESG reporting

• Clear access levels across reporting workflows
• Controlled handling of evidence with approvals
• Structured data collection with bilingual fields
• Review-ready exports for internal and external reviews

SMEC is coming soon, with early access for select organizations. It helps sustainability teams meet ESG reporting goals while keeping all customer data stored and processed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.