RESOURCE EFFICIENCY – WATER AND WASTE

Our approach

SABIC works with industry associations, regulators, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to advance responsible water and waste management through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

2025 developments

Water intensity

SABIC is continuously searching for technologies that conserve water and minimize the environmental impact of water waste. Processes that led to water conservation from 2010-2025 include robust monitoring, detailed wastewater inventories and accurate reporting to ensure compliance and process quality. Along with established periodic assessments that identify opportunities to optimize water usage, we are exploring wastewater recycling opportunities with regional utility companies to improve the use of our water.

Material loss

Most of the material loss reduction from 2010 to 2025 was driven by flaring reduction and CO₂ utilization. SABIC optimized selected processes to reduce CO₂ generation and increase its utilization as a feedstock to produce various products. Successful implementation of flaring reduction programs within our assets, such as the commissioning of improved fuel gas systems in our Ibn Zahr affiliate, has also resulted in improvements of our material loss over the years. Another key material loss initiative was the reclassification of fuel oil as a by-product, which reduced the overall waste management footprint and improved resource recovery outcomes, and helps support our circular economy objectives.

Engagement and collaboration

SABIC engages in strategic collaborations with various partners to find sustainable solutions. During April 2025, SABIC participated in Saudi Environment Week in Riyadh. Sponsored by Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), the event engaged over 4,000 visitors, including senior Saudi government delegates, and provided a platform for SABIC to showcase our sustainability initiatives and reinforce stakeholder dialogue.

In addition, SABIC has strategic partnerships with local universities, including King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Faisal University, to examine local groundwater and wastewater management challenges and collectively develop innovative solutions to tackle them.

Furthermore, we engaged with regulators proactively, assessing the impact of updates such as the Royal Commission Environment Regulation (RCER 2025) in Jubail and Yanbu, ensuring compliance and promoting responsible operations.

Key metrics

_{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.}