When it comes to making business decisions, we believe that our ethical commitments are just as important as economic factors. We have made commitments to our employees, the environment and the societies in which we work, and these are set out in the strict guidelines SABIC has developed for Safety, Health, the Environment and Quality (referred to as SHEQ), which are essential for good business practice. We have worked hard to develop high standards in all these areas, and we expect our affiliates worldwide to comply with them.

These are our commitments:

• We are committed to providing high-quality products and services that meet stakeholders’ expectations while ensuring that our operations are safe and reliable.

• We conduct business with respect and care for the environment in which we operate.

• We comply with applicable health, safety and environmental laws, regulations and quality standards.

• We apply practical means to conserve resources and to prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize the risk involved in our operations.

• We continually improve our performance and implement effective development programs to enhance our employees’ competence and awareness.

For more about our policies in these areas, please see our Responsible Care information. For more detail on specific aspects, please see the Safety and Environment pages. For more about our contribution to the communities in which we work, please see the Community and Society section.