Zamil Industrial Investment Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2014
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
- Energy Efficiency
- Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Sustainable Products
Environmental Achievements
- Zamil Central Air Conditioners factory certified for OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.
- BCOMS' Rockwool panels received Warrington Certification Approval, highlighting energy savings and fire safety benefits.
Social Achievements
- Zamil Industrial participated in Wadaef Job Fair 2014 to increase Saudi employment.
- Held workshop on interaction and integration of employees with disabilities.
- Implemented a Mentor and Buddy System to improve workplace integration for employees with disabilities.
Governance Achievements
- Zamil Industrial’s Internal Auditing Department conducted a fraud controls seminar for management.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Rockwool panels
Awards & Recognition
- Honorary shield from HRH Prince Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz for sponsorship of the National Campaign for Energy Consumption Rationalization
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Minimizing environmental impact of production plants
- Improving energy efficiency
- Conserving water
- Reducing carbon footprint
- Recycling waste materials
- Maintaining standards for air quality, sewage, potable water and noise levels
Social Achievements
- Investing in nationals of every country of operation, providing comprehensive training
- Growing number of women and people with disabilities in Saudi Arabian workforce
- Participation in charitable and social activities
- Recognition of a female production supervisor by the Ministry of Labor
- Employment and encouragement of people with disabilities
- Collaboration with Qaderoon Business Disability Network
- Active participation in Saudi Food Bank (Eta’am)
Governance Achievements
- Implementing strong corporate governance
- Observing ethical and professional standards
- Adhering to the counsel of the Capital Market Authority
- Annual assessment of company performance by the Board of Directors
- Overseeing risk management, internal controls, and asset protection
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging global economic environment
- Decline in oil price impacting Saudi Arabian economic development
- Strong competition for available business
- Instability in some export markets
- Depressed economic conditions in parts of Asia
Mitigation Strategies
- Pursuing a strategy of flexibility and efficiency in customer service
- Focusing on value-enhancing business adjacencies
- Adopting alternate business models
- Expanding and diversifying through initiatives in both the public and private sectors
- Widespread marketing initiatives
- Commitment to high-performance manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Golden Dragon award (Zamil Steel Vietnam)
- Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Safety (United Safety Council)
- CIO 100 Award for Innovation in IT
- Israr Award 2014 (Ministry of Labor)
- Bronze Award for Corporate Safety 2015 (United Safety Council)
- Performance Excellence (Técnicas Reunidas)
- Tekla Middle East BIM Award
- Inaugural MaxChoice Power Award
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
- Environmental Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Enhanced environmental friendliness through improved coil and unit leak testing process (replacing Freon with Hydrogen)
- Designed and tested the first solar-powered chilled water fan coil unit
- Increased scrap recycling in the Insulation Sector
- Improved utility utilization in the Insulation Sector
- Implemented effective exhaust pollution control system at SRWF
- Recycled chemical liquid wastes at SRWF
Social Achievements
- Supported Eta’am (Saudi Food Bank), providing 2.4 million preserved meals to 2,670 families
- Employed 49 individuals with disabilities across various business units
- Increased Saudi national employment to 25%
- Provided 69 training courses (255 days) for employee development
- Launched two new flagship leadership development programs accredited by the ILM
- Organized social events for employees (Ramadan Iftar, Sports Fest)
- Participated in Wadaef Job Fair 2016 to recruit Saudi nationals
Governance Achievements
- Implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) starting January 1, 2017
- Strong corporate governance practices aligned with Capital Market Authority recommendations
- Annual Board assessment of company performance, risk management, and internal controls
- Periodic audit of ITG’s ISO 20000:2011 IT Service Management Certification completed without non-conformance issues
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Adverse impact of low oil prices on business confidence and construction sector
- Strong competition and tight margins
- Economic challenges in Egypt (currency devaluation), India (economic slowdown), and Southeast Asia (sluggish growth)
Mitigation Strategies
- Contained costs and enhanced productivity
- Focused on private sector projects in Saudi Arabia
- Sustained domestic business and export growth in Egypt
- Developed new business across Southeast Asia (Vietnam)
- Updated business plans and strategies to account for economic and geopolitical changes
- Pursued opportunities arising from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and National Transformation Plan
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Solar-powered chilled water fan coil unit
- Hybrid solar DX split unit (under research)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Community Development Award (Eta’am)
- Golden Dragon Award (Zamil Steel Vietnam)
- Digital Excellence Award (Oracle Executive Digital Summit)
- 2015 Bronze Award for Corporate Safety (USC)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Workforce Localization
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification across most subsidiaries
- Development of ResisTec®, an anti-corrosion coating for HVAC products
- Offering solar and green building solutions since 2012
Social Achievements
- Continued support of community service and development programs
- Intensified pledge to employ persons with disabilities (over 60 employed)
- Bronze category of “Mowaamah Certification” for supportive work environment for people with disabilities
- First Place Gold Award for Corporate Safety for 2017 from the United Safety Council
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Champions Award for 2018
Governance Achievements
- Adherence to all mandatory provisions of corporate governance controls
- Establishment of Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Regular Board of Directors meetings and detailed reporting
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Lower domestic revenues
- Increases in the costs of raw materials
- Severe competition leading to pressure on selling prices and decreasing gross margins
- Turbulent economic climate in the region
- Fluctuating commodity and materials prices and exchange rates
- Declining support and intensifying competition
Mitigation Strategies
- Reducing expenditures
- Redirecting business to privately funded projects
- Enhancing operational expenditure-based activities
- Maintaining an effective, low-cost structure
- Considering opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity
- Rationalizing expenditures and maximizing yields
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 20000, Mowaamah Certification (Bronze)
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ResisTec® anti-corrosion coating
- Solar Modules, Inverters, Batteries, LED lights and Thermal Heaters
Awards & Recognition
- Bronze Mowaamah Certification
- First Place Gold Award for Corporate Safety (2017)
- K2 Workflow Hero Award
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Champions Award (2018)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Social Responsibility
- Health and Safety
- Workforce Localization
Environmental Achievements
- All Zamil Industrial subsidiaries are ISO 9000 certified, and most have OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
- Zamil Steel Buildings Vietnam received the Golden Dragon Award for the 17th consecutive year.
- Zamil Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Services Co. Ltd. (Zamil CoolCare) was recertified by the NEBB for testing, adjusting and balancing environmental systems.
- Zamil Steel Construction Co. Ltd. was certified by RICI Company Ltd. for meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.
- Zamil Construction India Pvt. Ltd. completed all construction work without a single workplace accident resulting in a fatality.
- Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd. and Zamil Construction India Pvt. Ltd. were recertified for their Integrated Management System (IMS).
Social Achievements
- Zamil Industrial continued to focus on implementing initiatives that helped mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- Organized annual blood donation events.
- Organized the annual Health Lounge for Zamil Industrial employees.
- Organized a field trip for female students from the College of Architecture & Design.
- Participated in the HVAC-R Egypt ExpoASHRAE 2021.
- Participated in The Big 5 Construct Egypt.
- Organized the Zamil Industrial Ice Cream Day.
- Sponsored a ceremony to honor healthcare professionals.
- Organized an educational program for its employees on the early detection of breast cancer.
- Welcomed a group of information technology (IT) students from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
- Participated as a Bronze Sponsor in the Real Estate Development Summit-Middle East.
- Zamil Steel Buildings Vietnam actively participated in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
- Launched its annual seasonal influenza vaccination campaign.
- Zamil Steel Buildings India conducted a vaccination program for its employees.
Governance Achievements
- The Board of Directors was eager to carry out its responsibilities and ensure that the company’s operations followed best practices in corporate governance.
- Adhered to all mandatory provisions of the Corporate Governance Regulations.
- The Audit Committee convened (5) times during the Board’s eighth term.
- The Nomination and Remuneration Committee convened twice in 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Right-size a selection of activities to maximize yields and mitigate costs.
Short-term Goals:
- Continued efforts to expand and increase the yields of adjacencies of the company’s sectors.
- Rationalize expenditures and increase production efficiency and cash management.
Environmental Challenges
- Challenges facing the construction industry and the domestic industrial sector.
- Economic situation and market conditions.
- Decrease in sales across all sectors.
- Consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Suspension of several construction sector activities.
- Decline in the value of the local currency in Egypt and India.
- Economic slowdown, new taxes, and effects of the coronavirus pandemic on global supply chains.
- Intense competition in all markets.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost-cutting and expense-control efforts.
- Improved operating margins in the Steel and Insulation sectors.
- Decrease in financial charges and losses from discontinued operations.
- Reducing expenses to adapt to changing work environments.
- Enhancing activities and businesses that benefit from ongoing government projects.
- Relying on operating expenses rather than capital expenditures.
- Capitalizing on all available opportunities.
- Emphasis on operational and business excellence.
- Updating management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Implementing new and global digital transformation technologies.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO 9000, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ResisTec® anti-corrosion coating
- Solar and green building solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Golden Dragon Award 2020–2021