THEME OF THE YEAR — Environmental Impact
Operational initiatives, partnerships, and outcomes that demonstrate Riyadh Cement Company's environmental impact and alignment with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
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Partnerships, Recognition & Engagement
Community & Government Partnerships
Arwa Charity Association — recipient of 10,000 seedlings; joint planting/awareness activities executed through multi-stakeholder voluntarism.
Police & Civil Defense — coordination partners for seedling distribution and planting.
National Environmental Bodies
Hosted delegations from the National Center for Vegetation Cover & Combating Desertification and the National Afforestation Program (coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Afforestation Season).
Delegations participated in planting seedlings inside Riyadh Cement grounds and reviewed the company's nursery and greening program.
Recognition for Industrial Sustainability
"Towards a Sustainable Industrial Future" — Riyadh Cement presented its circular-economy journey, resource-efficiency initiatives, and localization efforts.
for advancing sustainability practices and operational efficiency — positioning the company as an industrial model aligned with a more competitive and sustainable operating environment.
Key Environmental Actions & Investments
Afforestation & Vegetation Cover
seedlings delivered from Riyadh Cement's nursery to Arwa Charity Association; planting & distribution executed with volunteers and in coordination with Arwa Governorate Municipality, Police, and Civil Defense.
and open areas across company sites.
established as a flagship initiative to enhance vegetation cover, develop environmental incubators, and support community quality of life.
Grid Connection & Energy Transition
85 MILLION11/33 kV power substation contract signed with Chengdu Design & Research Institute to connect Al-Muzahimiyah plants to the grid under the Liquid Fuel Displacement Program (total investment SAR 85 million).
Improved energy efficiency, reduced dependence on liquid fuels, enhanced operational reliability, and support for environmental sustainability.
Strategic Alignment
Saudi Green Initiative, Riyadh Green Initiative, and the Crown Prince's Afforestation Initiative.
Supports national goals to expand vegetation cover, combat desertification, and promote sustainable development.
Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency
and initiatives that improve resource efficiency (materials, energy, and water) in line with circular-economy principles.
Showcased at SIDF's event "Towards a Sustainable Industrial Future" via presentations and expert panel discussions.
Safety & Environmental Governance
In place to strengthen operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
across plants, supporting a safe workplace consistent with SDGs.
suited to industrial environments, with best-practice care and anti-desertification measures.