Nature & Circularity

In alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030, SEC places a strong emphasis on environmental protection, aligning its initiatives with the Kingdom’s ambitions and strategies for effective natural resource protection.1 Moreover, under the Saudi Green Initiative, the Kingdom has committed to protecting 30% of its terrestrial and marine areas by 2030.2

SEC acknowledges its integral role in contributing to Kingdom’s ambitions and programs, understanding its intricate impact-dependency equation with the environment. The company is vigilant about mitigating toxic air emissions from plant operations, site construction, decommissioning, by taking measures in line with the Kingdom’s Liquid Fuel Displacement Program. It ensures effective waste management through recycling, reuse & appropriate disposal to ensure minimum environmental impact.

The company optimizes water utilization for the sustainability of its water-intensive operations and ensures compliance with guidelines issued by Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA) prior to effluent discharge.3 To identify the potential impacts on biodiversity, SEC conducts thorough environmental & social impact assessments (ESIA), biodiversity impact assessments, and has adopted technologies such as bird reflectors and insulators to mitigate these impacts. These ESIA Reports are shared with relevant authorities including stakeholders such as the investors, financial institutions, banks, and the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC). In essence, SEC’s initiatives align seamlessly with the Kingdom’s vision, actively contributing to environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

Strategic Objectives

Optimize waste management for a circular economy

Strengthen natural ecosystems and biodiversity

Optimize resource utilization (water, natural resources)

‬¹‭ ‬Source‭: ‬Saudi Vision 2030‭, ‬Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

²‭ ‬Source‭: ‬Saudi Green Initiative‭, ‬Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

³‭ ‬Source‭: ‬Water Law‭, ‬Ministry of Environment‭, ‬Water‭ & ‬Agriculture

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Environmental Policy

Execute implementation plans and take necessary corrective actions for deficiencies identified by internal or external audits inspections and management reviews.

Communicate our environmental commitments to contractors, suppliers and customers through raising awareness and ensuring that they address these as part of their partnerships with our organization.

Publicly report on our environmental performance through the sustainability report.

Ensure that the necessary personnel, equipment, and procedures are in place to safely, promptly, and efficiently respond to any incident associated with our facilities and operations.

Manage business activities in accordance with applicable environmental regulations and standards.

Make environmental issues an integral part of our business, planning and decision-making processes

Monitor‭, ‬measure‭, ‬and assess the environmental performance of our facilities‭, ‬processes‭, ‬and services against set objectives and targets on a regular basis‭.‬

Pursue more efficient use of resources within the business, including applying circular economy concepts, with increased focus on the reuse and recycling of resources and waste minimization measures.

Promote clean energy‭, ‬adopt best practical technologies and the most suitable options to minimize the adverse impacts on the environment including climate change‭, ‬which may result from the company’s activities‭.‬

Ensure that our employees are aware of and are engaged with our environmental commitments and that they have the necessary competency and equipment to operate in line with these obligations and commitments.

SEC places a high priority on cultivating an informed and environmentally conscious workforce. Throughout the year, the company conducts comprehensive training programs, development sessions, and capacity-building initiatives for the employees and contractors. These efforts are designed to enhance their understanding of environmental compliance, sustainability, and the significance of nature conservation, while familiarizing them with policies and processes related to nature and circularity at SEC.