Safety and the environment

  • In 2008, the Safety, Health and Environmental Performance Index (SHEPI) of SABIC Saudi-based affiliates was 0.74 – within the upper control limits set for the year.
  • SABIC Europe recorded only two recordable injuries to employees in 2008, down from eight in 2007.
  • The SABIC Innovative Plastics injury rate fell from 0.95 to 0.89 in 2008.
  • SABIC affiliates and contractors have achieved more than 157 million safe man-hours without lost time or injuries.
  • The Responsible Care Award, the National Safety Council Award, the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents, the British Safety Council, the Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association, and Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission have all recognized SABIC’s Safety, Health and Environment performance.

For more about our dedication to safety and the environment please see Our Commitments.