SHAPING A THRIVING WORKPLACE

Inside the lobby of SABIC's iconic building in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, stands a one-of-a-kind bench. At about ten feet in length, this sleek blue-orange seat is no mere piece of furniture. It also symbolizes a space for the future.

This bench is a permanent and functional art installation that emerged from a collaborative internal effort to showcase the creativity and talent of our employees. Crafted from our very own LNP™ ELCRIN™ 6F006IIQ material obtained from recycled PET bottles, with expert input from SABIC teams across the globe, the custom 3D-printed seating prototype was specifically designed and printed for our “Inspire 2024” conference on March 7 to mark International Women's Day (IWD). The bench design incorporates the dynamic flow lines of SABIC's iconic logo, symbolizing themes of belonging, community, and partnership.

Inspire 2024 brought together hundreds of attendees, including some of SABIC's most senior leaders, and reached thousands more virtually. This full-day event featured speakers, panels, and workshops focused on elevating women and breaking down bias in the workplace. Guest speaker Angela Peacock’s powerful keynote, titled “Is it Me?”, unpacked unconscious biases, providing actionable tools for fostering inclusivity. Author Celine Schillinger emphasized the power of embracing diverse networks and fostering “chosen togetherness”. And keynote speaker Dr. Heidi Al-Askary celebrated the evolution of women's leadership globally while emphasizing the need for investment in equity-driven approaches.

The conference underscored SABIC's efforts to foster a sense of belonging for all, both within its ranks and the broader chemical industry. Over the past few years, the company has collaborated with Saudi universities to encourage more women to pursue degrees in chemical engineering and STEM fields. Programs like the women's network (SHE) also reflect SABIC's long-term vision to make its workplaces inclusive and thriving. Inspire 2024 also celebrated a decade of progress for women in SABIC's Saudi Arabian operations, in line with ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 goals of driving women's participation in the national workforce. As Dr. Al-Askary noted, events such as these send a powerful signal about the country's aspirations.

Inspire 2024 closed with an encouraging call to “choose to include” during a fireside chat with a live panel of leaders, concluded by SABIC's CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh. As Faisal Al-Suwailem, Executive Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, noted, “SABIC aims to be a preferred employer in the chemical industry. Our accelerating journey of empowering women's employment in the Middle East is a key part of how we are paving the way towards this ambition.”

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