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Environmental Management

Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certified company and the organization is meeting all standard related and regulatory authority requirements. By continuous monitoring and strict operational control activities, Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is maintaining the environmental performance of every aspect of its operation.

Greenhouse Gas Emission

One of the challenges that any steel industry faces in terms of becoming an environment friendly and sustainable production facility, is the high level of greenhouse gas emission due to its operation. Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is aware of the climate change and other negative impacts that can happen because of these emissions, is aiming to reduce the emission levels on regular basis and committed to minimize any adverse environmental impacts by suitable remedial actions.

Air Quality

To be able to understand and keep track of air pollution level in the organization, Al-Ittefaq steel Products Co. has a full-fledged environment department and it can measure the air quality(CO, CO2 SO2, NO2, ozone, PM2.5, PM10, NOx and Sox), both indoor and outdoor.

Water Management

Al-Ittefaq steel Products Co. aims to minimize the usage of water to the best that it can, to benefit the environment, the community and its operation. We receives the treated water from ICDOC, Industrial city’s official water supplier and stores in designated storage facilities. The used water after the operation is recycled through clarifiers & RO treatment facilities and reused for plant operation. The final waste is returned back to ICDOC for further recycling & reusing.

Al-Ittefaq steel Products Co. management aims to achieve zero water waste through its water management approach such as:

  • Optimization of water consumption for its operation.
  • Recycling in the plant itself and reusing the recycled waste water
  • Minimizing the discharge of waste water
  • Promote awareness in water consumption within the organization
  • Fix any water leakages when found and avoid all types of water contamination
Waste Management
  • Through a well-crafted waste management plan, AL-Ittefaq Steel Products Co. ensures that all types of solid and liquid wastes generated during its operation are properly stored, handled and recycled / disposed of.

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Biodiversity Impact Assessment

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Protected Sites designated sites and natural heritage sites;

N/A as the organization is located in an industrial Area

N/A

Dec-23

Endangered and Protected Animals

N/A as the organization is located in an industrial Area

N/A

Dec-23

Green Areas

It is an industrial area thus no any green areas or habitats nearby which we can impact. The outside trees along the boundary walls are well maintained so not impacted. Approximately 100 trees in NASCO, 300 trees in ASCo, 30 plus trees in DRI and over 250 plants in ISPC 1 have been planted , we have planted 600 trees

Planning more trees and plants wherever possible to increase the greenery of the organization. Further details in 2022 sustainability project progress report . We are plannig to plant 500 tress through out the organizaton in 2023

Dec-23

Eco-toxicity Impact Assessment

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Chemical, oil and lubricating agents

All chemicals, oil and lubricating agents are stored in a well protected storage areas to ensure that there is no soil contamination if there is a leak. Effective spill control measures are ensured in case of spillage. ISPC ensures that optimum dosage/use of these resources is done in an environmentally friendly manner. Inaddition, the chemicals used in ISPC are not toxic to environement.

N/A

Dec-23

Air emissions from furnace

Due to the nature of our operation, we are using crude oil in our furnaces. Thus resulting in high CO2 levels; as well as, high levels of Sox and Nox. We have plans and we have contacted a engineering design company to change from a crude oil fuel source to a natural gas fuel source, which will result in reducing air emission levels. The project is 35% complete Approximately 100 trees in NASCO, 300 trees in ASCo, 30 plus trees in DRI and over 250 plants in ISPC 1 have been planted. In 2022, We had plans and contacted a engineering design company to change from a crude oil fuel source to a natural gas fuel source, which will result in reducing air emission levels. The project is 100% complete in one process line. More areas are being studied everyday to improve on the quantity and variety of plantation through out the organisation. 600 trees were planted all over the organization Furthermore a gas analyzer project is in the works as well which is close to completion. This will allow us to better understand our impact on the environment which in turn will allow better control and reduction of our adverse environmental impact. Further details in 2022 sustainability project progress report.

For 2023, we are planning and working towards switching from crude oil fuel source to natural gas in the other two process lines as well. Furthermore, we are planning to plat atleast 500 trees through out the organisation. Further details in 2022 sustainability project progress report.

Dec-23


Sustainability Project Progress Report

Project Name

Summary Status

Electrical LED Project

Installation of LED Lamps

In 2020, Installation of Additional 53 LED Lamps Expected Energy Savings: 75025 KWH Annually Expected Cost Savings: 13,504 SAR Annually Expected Carbon Foot print Reduction: 53.2 MT In 2021, Installation of Additional 179 LED Lamps Expected Energy Savings: 67556.16 KWH Annually Expected Cost Savings: 12,160 SAR Annually Expected Carbon Foot print Reduction: 49MT In 2022, Installation of Additional (Replacement of traditional) Electrical Lights about 414 LED Lighting products Expected Energy Savings : 402,049.44 KWH Expected Cost Savings: 72,368.90 SAR Annually Expected Carbon Foot Print Reduction: 396MT

ISPC Green Project

Trees planted in ASCO (Landscapping) :

Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 300 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Trees planted in NASCO (Landscapping) :

 Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 75 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Trees planted in ISPC (Landscapping) :

 Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 50 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Trees planted in DRIC (Landscapping) :

 Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 125 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Trees planted in FSPC (Landscapping) :

 Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 50 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Trees planted in MRM (Landscapping) :

 Green iniative in ISPC group in 2022 was to plant 500 plants across multiple sites within the ISPC group. 800 have been planted. 100 trees have been planted in 2022. To meet the 2023 objective of the project, multiple P.O. have been created to install an irragation system, plant trees, and maintainig the plants within ISPC group.

Gas Analyzer Room Project

The Construction for Continous Emission Monitoring System

The Activity has been completed.

Fabrication & Instullation Work

Need to be Fabricate The 3 Nozzels (Done) Installation of the 3 Nozzels on R3 Chimney (Done) Fabricate The Stands for Analyzer Equipment (Done) Two Window AC Intsallation (DONE) 1/2" Pipe for Air Line (Done) Installation of The Air Pipe for Sensor Cleaning (DONE) installation of The Protection Plate Cylinder Area Beside The Room (DONE)

Electrical Required Work

Cables/Tray & UPS for Gas Analyzer Project (Under Process) Cable Tray Installation (Under Process) Cable List (Done)

R3 Furnace Conversion of Fuel From Crude Oil to Natural Gas

Metering Station (Main Station for New Natural Gas)

The Activity has been completed.

Construction of Sub station Foundation and Room (Material Procurement)

SHIPPING OF MATERIALS AS PER SCOPE OF SUPPLY FROM TECHNOTHERMA (Done). NATURAL GAS & FITTINGS (elbow/flanges) (Done) HARDWARE (nut/bolt/washers) (Done) Natural Gas Burners (Done) Combustion Blower (PR already created but for the maintime we will used the existing blowers) Electrical Cables & Accessories (Done)

Construction of Sub station Foundation and Room (Civil WorK)

SOW From Assistance of Civil Dept. (Done) Porcurement RFQ (Done) Approval of Quotations (Done) Construction of Gas Train Foundation (Done)

Construction of Distribution Piping and Substation )Installation)

Procurement RFQ (Done) Approval Quotations (Done) Construction of Piping and Gas Train (Done)

NG Piping design and construction from Main station to sub station (R3) (Design/Installation)

Waiting For Quatations (Done) Approbal of Quatations (Done) Design of The Pipe Line (Done) Piping Construction From Main Sation TO Substation (Done)


Environmental Impact Assessment

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Primary material use

Maximum utilization of primary materials is guaranteed. In general, 2% weight loss on the billet is taken into account. Goals are set to maximize yield and minimize waste. Our billet supplier (Nasco & Asco) uses 40-60% iron scrap in their furnace, depending on DRI availability.

The production department is looking into the following possibility by taking the weight of the billet before it enters the furnace and then measuring the weight of the billet after discharging, which can help us to calculate the exact loss due to oxidation and improve on it

Dec-23

Climate Change

Periodically monitor GHG/GWP emissions and manage our operations optimally to keep them to a minimum. Mitigation methods are applied to control emissions. On schedule in 2022, the fuel change project is completed in R3. For R1 and R2, it's in progress. The gas analyzer project is almost 100% complete. A specified number of trees have been planted.

Change the furnace fuel from crude oil to natural gas in R1 and R2. Once completed, this project will help us to reduce the emission substantially. A Gas analyzer has been installed to help us identify our greenhouse gases better. Furthermore, planting trees to minimise global warming and promoting the culture among stakeholders.

Dec-23

Air Emission

The emissions are well within the limit set by GAMEP. The quality of input material is continuosly ensured to attain optimum emission levels. On schedule in 2022, the fuel change project is completed in R3. For R1 and R2, it's in progress. The gas analyzer project is almost 100% complete.

Change the furnace fuel from crude oil to natural gas in R1 and R2. Once completed, this project will help us to reduce the emission substantially. A Gas analyzer has been installed to help us identify our greenhouse gases better. Furthermore, planting trees to minimise global warming and promoting the culture among stakeholders.

Dec-23

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