Sustainability

Energy Transition Roadmap

Gas conversion of all kilns and calciners under the Liquid Fuel Displacement Program (gas station, pipeline network, new burners) is in tender; planned completion 31-Dec-2027.

Grid Connection & Substation

33/11 kV, 92 MW grid station to replace captive liquid-fuel/diesel power; contract under tender with target completion 31-Dec-2026. Separately, RCC signed a SAR 85 million substation EPC in 2025 to advance connection readiness (Al-Muzahimiyah).

Waste-Heat Recovery (WHR, ORC)

Large-scale ORC system 11.7 MW net (fit 12.7 MW gross) generating clean power from kiln/preheater exhaust; agreement signed (Simona Energy); under commissioning, targeted 31-Dec-2025.

Solar Energy (PPA)

30 MW solar PV project in tender to diversify energy and reduce Scope 2 footprint; targeted 31-Oct-2026.

Circular Economy & Industrial Integration

Utilization of industrial by-products (e.g. iron-slag) to reduce clinker factor. showcased at Cityscape – Malham with Mawan. MoU with Rassas (National Lead Smelting Co.) to activate circular initiatives.

Afforestation & Vegetation Cover (Riyadh Green)

On-site nursery and planting programs: 1000 Arta trees to be planted with Wasm Environmental Association in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. 2025 nursery production 101,500 seedlings (sidr, talh, ghaf and others); 56,000 seedlings distributed in December 2025 across municipal/NGO partners.

Environmental Governance & Workshops

Company-wide ESG workshop emphasized integrating environmental and social factors in daily decisions and balancing growth with responsibility.

In-plant Controls

Dust/air-quality improvements through filtration/housekeeping. spill-prevention and emergency readiness as part of HSE routines reviewed during monthly site tours.

Human Capital Development

• Structured learning pathways: Himmah 4 with the Saudi Electronics Institute (70 trainees) moved to assessment phase, aligned to plant needs.
• Digital learning: Udemy Business license utilization 98%, adoption 90%, 6,204.7 learning hours (~21 hours per active learner).
• 5 cooperative trainees; 5 training programs delivered; coverage across 8+ departments; 6 workshops/conferences.

University & TVET Partnerships

• Field visits and practical learning for King Saud University and Al-Quwayiyah Technical College—exposure to production lines, labs, quarries, and safety culture.

Performance & KPI Discipline

• Monthly executive reviews of departmental KPIs; redesigned performance management around plan-monitor-review cadence and results orientation.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Defensive-driving and first-aid training delivered; national OSH bodies (National Council for OSH, Esnad) reviewed standards, PPE use, evacuation, blasting controls, and dust/emissions management.

Inclusion & Accessibility

• Mowaamah Certification obtained—accessible, inclusive workplace aligned with national standards.

Digital Workplace Enablement

• Launch of a Unified Internal Digital Platform to streamline employee access to content/services and modernize daily workflows.

Health Campaigns

• Seasonal influenza vaccination across HQ and plants.
• blood-donation campaign aligned with Ministry of Health drive.

• Cement support for mosque project (Urawa Governorate)
• 10,000 seedlings delivered to Arwa Charity Association
• multi-agency volunteer planting

• Agreement with Mubeen Quran Memorization Association to run circles in the residential complex
• Ramadan Iftar participation on Social Responsibility Day
• Eid gatherings to foster cohesion.

• Joint activities with National Center for Vegetation Cover and the National Afforestation Program—on-site plantings, nursery visits, and guidance on species suited to industrial environments.
• December 2025 distributions: 56,000 seedlings across municipal and NGO partners (part of the 2025 nursery output noted above).

• Distinguished-clients ceremony
• continuous on-site CEO tours reinforce responsiveness, operational transparency, and partnership culture.

• Engagements with VDMA/AHK and participation at the 28th Arab International Cement & Building Materials Conference to share sector best practice and sustainability trends.

• CSR Award 2025 (second consecutive year)
• acknowledgments at SIDF Towards a Sustainable Industrial Future event.

Quality Governance & Certification

SASO-GSO compliance and ISO 9001:2015 QMS maintained. integration with energy/asset/information management certifications (e.g., ISO 50001, 55001, 56001, 27001).

Grinding & Material-Handling Upgrades

Bucket elevators replacing air lifts (two Raw Mills 550 TPH each). Roller presses.

Operational Discipline ("7S" & S7 System)

Regular field reviews of 7S/housekeeping and S7 control progress in raw-mill areas; measurable gains in productivity and waste reduction.

Digital Quality & Control Rooms

"Industrial Beacons" initiative and The First Light centralized control room integrate operations, quality, and maintenance for real-time decision-making.

Reliability & Availability Outcomes

Modernization projects target fewer stoppages, higher availability, better energy per ton, and more predictable supply for giga-projects.

Launch of ESG Framework & Systems Project with NCV Net Carbon Vision — builds the Sustainability Roadmap and supports RCC's first stand-alone ESG report.

Launch of Investor Relations Portal with real-time data, reports, investment calculator, and share/market tools—raising disclosure quality and accessibility.

Official sponsorship at the International Exhibition for Construction & Sustainable Building. CEO recognized Top Cement CEO 2024 (Argaam Awards) and Arab Professional Excellence Award 2025. RCC ranked among Top-10 "Factories of the Future."

Exploratory meeting with the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company to understand participation pathways aligned with RCC's decarbonization plan.

Coordinated channels and trained spokespeople for accurate, responsible communications, supported by monthly site reviews that surface performance and project milestones.