Climate Change Data

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022, 2023-03-31 to 2024-03-31, 2023-2024)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certificate to improve environmental sustainability
  • Launched an initiative to rationalize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions
  • Reducing the consumption of water and non-renewable resources and applying an effective system for reuse and recycling in accordance with international standards

Social Achievements

  • Enabling employees to work remotely from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Reviewing and evaluating the situation of employees residing in the Company’s accommodations in terms of their housing conditions and precautionary measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Preparing a separate building to receive positive COVID-19 cases and imposing complete isolation while providing all necessary needs during the quarantine period
  • Supplying medical tools and devices for use when necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic

Governance Achievements

  • Successful IPO of the Company in the Saudi Stock Exchange as a joint stock Company
  • Compliance with the stipulations of the Corporate Governance Regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Working towards a highest-capacity utilization by winning future orders and building the orderbook for the following year
Short-term Goals:
  • Fulfilling the helical submerged arc-welding (HSAW) pipes orders which were awarded to the company in the previous fiscal year
  • Fulfilling the pipes coating orders which were awarded to the company in the previous fiscal year
  • Following up and completing all the procedures required for awarding and implementing the announced future water projects
  • Working on the best utilization of the opportunities that will be made available as a result of supply of pipes for the new transport lines by the Saudi Water Partnership Company

Environmental Challenges

  • Adverse repercussions of Covid-19 in 2021 on the economy, leading to a decrease in the offering of projects for purchasers in oil, gas and water sectors
  • Increase in the prices of raw materials and other production requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Disruptions in supply chains negatively, which led to a significant increase in shipping costs and delays in shipments of raw materials due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strategic planning prior to the pandemic, which underlined its readiness to withstand the threats and risks with efficiency and competence
  • Resumption of infrastructure projects activity, leading to a strong recovery in demand for HSAW pipes
  • Periodic review of all policies and procedures for all departments of the Company to reduce errors associated with operations
  • Application of business continuity plans and protection during disasters and reviewing them periodically

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Qualification and approval of adding new suppliers through a strict qualification system that includes a comprehensive review of manufacturing capabilities and the ability to carry out the required tests and examinations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023-03-31 to 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Performance
  • Community Investment
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Initiatives to optimize energy and resource consumption, reduce emissions, and enable the circular economy.
  • Implementation of technological solutions for products related to the energy transition (gas, hydrogen, carbon storage).
  • ISO 14001 certification obtained.

Social Achievements

  • Contribution to the health charity, Mu'afa, for kidney patients.
  • Contribution to the popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip through the 'Sahem' platform.
  • Collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals to provide industrial engineering training to students.
  • Ramadan food distribution campaign for the needy in cooperation with the Eastern Province Charity Association.
  • Blood donation campaign for company employees in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with the Corporate Governance Regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority.
  • Establishment of an internal control system.
  • Formation of an Audit Committee, a Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and an Executive Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Balance production capacity to serve the water, gas, and oil sectors, considering the company's strategic goals.
  • Obtain approval from various domestic and international companies to create new opportunities and markets.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Secure future projects.
  • Win more pipe coating projects.
  • Continue the existing agreement with Saudi Aramco for a fourth consecutive year.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase production capacity to meet growing demand.
  • Complete previous pipe and coating projects.
  • Win more projects for manufacturing and supplying pipes for the water, gas, and oil sectors.

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant increase in shipping costs and delays in raw material shipments.
  • Diversity of demand from various parties and keeping up with project timelines.
  • Rising interest rates.
  • Geopolitical tensions impacting global trade and supply chains.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency.
  • Diversification of products and markets.
  • Strengthening strategic partnerships.
  • Investing in research and development to enhance product innovation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • The company works with leading steel manufacturers and has a rigorous supplier qualification system.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 9001, API 5L, API Spec Q1, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IEC 17025/ISO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Technological solutions for products related to the energy transition (gas, hydrogen, carbon storage).

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy and resources efficiency
  • Emissions reduction
  • Circular economy
  • Environmental protection
  • Community contribution
  • Health and safety
  • Social responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched initiatives to rationalize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions
  • Implemented measures for water and non-renewable resource reduction, reuse, and recycling
  • Established an energy management program to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions
  • Obtained ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certificate

Social Achievements

  • Financial support to Moafa Health Association for Kidney Disease Patients
  • Contribution to Saudi Relief Campaign for Palestinian People in Gaza
  • Partnership with KFUPM to provide Industrial Engineering training to students
  • Distribution of Ramadan Baskets for needy people
  • Organization of a blood donation campaign

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with Corporate Governance Regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority
  • Establishment of Audit Committee, Nominations and Remuneration Committee, and Executive Committee
  • Implementation of internal governance regulations
  • Annual evaluation of the Board of Directors and independence of independent members

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Deliver sustainable long-term value to shareholders and stakeholders
Medium-term Goals:
  • Maximize sales outreach and increase market share
  • Enhance product innovation
  • Revamp sustainability framework
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase production capacity to meet increasing demand

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to increased shipping costs and lack of containers
  • Diverse product demand and keeping up with project schedules
  • Increased interest rates
  • Geopolitical tensions affecting the global economy
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in plants, processes, and employees to maintain manufacturing advantage
  • Cost management to lead in competitive pricing
  • Leveraging strong market positioning to capture a large share of project awards
  • Increasing focus on selling and marketing activities
  • Balance sheet optimization

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: rigorous system for continuous monitoring of supplier performance

Responsible Procurement
  • Comprehensive quality audit before supplier approval
  • Providing suppliers with company specifications to guarantee product quality and waste reduction
  • Setting carbon emission standards for steel suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities