PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP

Our approach

Our approach to product stewardship is to manage product-related risks, health, environmental and compliance risks and to have consistent, accurate communication with downstream users. This includes hazard identification, regulatory alignment, responsible marketing and labelling, and transparency on substances of concern.

2025 developments

Safer chemistry

SABIC released the fifth batch of compounds under its Safer Chemistry program, an internal initiative focused on developing products with lower human and environmental hazard profiles. Each chemical substance in the batch was reviewed by our technology and business functions for substitute, eliminate, reduce (SER) opportunities.

Data, classification and documentation improvements

SABIC's Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) database was updated to include additional categories such as endocrine disruption (ED), persistent, mobile, toxic (PMT) and persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic (PBT). These updates were reflected in our Safety Data Sheet and Regulatory Data Sheet (RDS) outputs and improve the level of information available to customers and regulators.

Systems and process modernization

The transition to a cloud-enabled planning system that strengthens integration between internal regulatory processes, master data, and compliance workflows was completed. Meanwhile, our Accolade product development workflow was also remodeled to allow teams to identify early potential regulatory considerations. The Product Stewardship team reviewed more than 200 Accolade projects, primarily focused on PFAS and catalyst replacement.

Portfolio actions and technical innovation

A new non-intentionally added PFAS (NIA PFAS) product portfolio that addresses customer product functionality needs (for example, flame retardancy) while avoiding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) where possible was developed. The offering was made available to customers for testing and evaluation.

Education, advocacy and external engagement

The internal Product Stewardship Experience program, which provides foundational training in toxicology, regulatory affairs and hazard communication, strengthening organizational capabilities and supporting consistent application of internal standards, was held across sites.

Externally, SABIC contributed to regional industry discourse through its participation in the 2025 GPCA Product Stewardship Workshop, where we presented insights on regulatory innovation, AI-enabled compliance and sustainable chemistry practices. These engagements help align industry positions on emerging challenges and demonstrate SABIC's willingness to support collective progress on stewardship issues.

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_{Disclaimer: This abridged interactive version of the SABIC Integrated Annual Report 2025 is based on the original PDF report published on this website. In case of any discrepancy, the original PDF report will prevail.}