UNICOIL Sustainability

Sustainability for UNICOIL:

UNICOIL is driven by its commitment to sustainability that is deeply ingrained in its Corporate Philosophy and Operational Culture. As Stewards of the planet, we, the management team take our role, working actively towards reducing environmental impact (Carbon Foot Print, Consumption of Fossil fuel and natural resources) by adopting best practices in Environmental Protection, Occupational Health and Safety (HSE) and broader Sustainable Performance.

In pursuit of Continual improvement, UNICOIL explores various pathways, including Technological Advancements, Operational Efficiencies, Strategic partnerships, involving all stakeholders – (Suppliers, Contractors, Customers, Employees) to drive comprehensive Climate Action.

Journey of UNICOIL towards sustainability:

UNICOIL’s journey towards sustainability started more than two decades back when it decided to establish a Cold Mill Complex in year 2004.
Selection of European technology, involving Heat recovery systems in the Galvanizing line, Efficient Roll Coolant management system in the Cold Rolling Mill and Acid Recovery Plant (ARP) for conserving water, recover & re-use corrosive Hydrochloric Acid to avoid air and water pollution followed by the Waste water management Plant, is the foundation for the journey towards sustainability.
In the wake of dumping of inferior products into Saudi Arabia and lack of awareness among the regulatory agencies and the public at large, more than a decade back, UNICOIL made significant contributions towards public health & safety apart from safeguarding the Interests of the National industry.
The significant contributions include, proposing to Technical Committee of ASTM (American Society for Testing of Materials – based in USA), participating and following up till revision of relevant standards for inclusion of Safe Lead Limits in Zinc coating on the galvanized steel, in the relevant standard of ASTM A 653/653M and in the organic coating on pre-painted steel, in the relevant standard of ASTM A755/755M – A step regarded as a global outreach towards product sustainability.
Similar exercise was done with SASO (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization) for revision in the relevant standards for inclusion of Safe Lead limits.
Another significant revision proposed and followed up for inclusion with SASO, is mandatory minimum zinc coating on Galvanized steel of 60gsm(grams per square meter) in SASO ASTM A653/653M and mandatory minimum zinc coating mass of 90gsm (grams per square meter) for the Galvanized steel substrate used for the Pre-Painted Galvanized Steel in SASO ASTM A755/755M. This important revision is to ensure minimum product performance and service life – An important parameter of sustainability apart from protecting the Saudi community from inferior imported products.
Further, a mandatory clause was proposed and followed up for inclusion, in the relevant SASO standards for printing of the important product parameters at regular intervals along the full length of the finished coils – A step regarded as a powerful tool in ensuring product sustainability for Saudi Arabian consumers – A community outreach.
Extensive Educational Campaigns of “Know your Galvanized Steel” and Know Your Pre-Painted Galvanized steel” were conducted for the Community awareness and Well-being – Out of the Box actions towards Sustainability at large.
At Organizational level, UNICOIL received “Best Environmental Performance Award” from Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, multiple times, in the last decade, in recognition of UNICOIL’s best practices towards environment and pollution control.
As part of its Product development activity, UNICOIL developed following products with enhanced sustainability, in the last decade.
Trichrome Galvanized steel coils and sheets
Chrome free Pre-Painted Galvanized steel coils and sheets
Pre-Painted Galvanized Thermo-cool products for Energy savings when used as roofing/walling applications of buildings.
Pre-Painted Galvanized Anti Bacterial products for clean rooms.
Galvanized Anti-bacterial products for HVAC ducts and other relevant applications providing protection from Odor causing Bacteria and Molds.

UNICOIL invested in a Paint Viscosity and Temperature Control system, an American Technology, in its Color Coating line for maintaining constant viscosity during the organic coating – that also helped in reducing the VOC through reduction in thinner addition for control of Paint viscosity.
Installation of the state-of-the art paint mixing system, as part of strategic and technical partnership with an European organization, in year 2016 for producing small volumes of paint per batch has helped in reducing the paint for disposal to the approved local waste treating Organization’s.
UNICOIL developed local and overseas customers for the Iron Oxide Powder generated as a By-Product in the Acid Regeneration Plant – avoiding the necessity to dispose it as land fill at a cost.
Continuing the focus on sustainability, UNICOIL invested in Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer – from USA, in its color coating line, in year 2025 which is expected to reduce the consumption of fossil fuel significantly enabling UNICOIL to progress in its journey towards Sustainability.
Having Established as a World Class Organization , by obtaining multiple accreditations from Local, Regional and International certifying bodies,( in Quality, Safety, Environment, Information Security and Management, Laboratory accreditation, multiple quality Marks, Business Continuity Management and Great place to work) and increased exports to Europe and USA, UNICOIL decided to participate in the ESG program from year 2024, a report of which was released in August 2025, along with the Environment Product Declaration, Health Product Declaration and GHG Emission Reports.

Performance Year 2024

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Our Impact in 2024:

In 2024, UNICOIL generated a total of 504,434.11 metric tons of CO2e across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This footprint reflects the full lifecycle impact of our operations-from fuel combustion and electricity use to upstream procurement and downstream logistics. Our carbon intensity was calculated at 2.18 tCO2e per ton of material purchased, serving as a baseline for future decarbonization efforts. Through verified reporting and third-party assurance, we are committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and aligning with global climate benchmarks.

Economic Performance:

Our commitment to robust economic performance is intrinsically linked with our dedication to sustainability. We consistently achieve strong financial results, which in turn fuels our capacity for impactful sustainability initiatives. We firmly believe that financial health and sustainability are not merely compatible but are mutually reinforcing pillars of long-term success. Our environmental and social programs actively contributes to enhanced operational efficiency, mitigation of risks, and the opening of new, valuable market opportunities for our products and services.

Key Financial Highlights (2024 Data):
75% Year-over-year Revenue Growth: Demonstrating consistent market demand and effective business strategies. This growth is a testament to our ability to expand responsibly while maintaining focus on our core values.
2% Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): Reflecting our efficiency in converting capital into profits and our prudent investment decisions, including those in sustainability infrastructure.
SAR 50 Million in Sustainability-linked Investments: A significant allocation towards projects and technologies that directly contribute to our environmental and social goals, reinforcing our commitment to a greener future.
22% of Revenue from Products with Enhanced Sustainability Attributes: Highlighting the increasing market acceptance and demand for our responsible product lines, driving innovation in sustainable materials.
Economic Value Distribution: Empowering Stakeholders: we recognize our role as a significant economic actor, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the value we create is distributed equitably among all our stakeholders. This deliberate approach to economic value distribution underprints out commitment to shared prosperity and sustainable development. The allocation of our generated value directly supports our employees, fosters strong supplier relationships, contributes to government revenues, benefits our investors, and strengthens the communities in which we operate.
Below are the key points:
1. Operating cost: A significant portion of our revenue is dedicated to essential operating costs, including payments to suppliers for raw materials, energy consumption, and vital services.
2. Employee Wages: We prioritize our human capital, allocating a sustainable percentage of our value to employee wages, comprehensive benefits, and other workforce investments.
3. Reinvestment: A substantial share of our economic value is reinvested directly into our business.
4. Community & Governance: We proudly contribute to national and local development through taxes paid to government entities and direct community investments.

Governance & Business

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Governance & Business

Conduct/Ethics/Transparency:

100% Ethics Training: Percentage of employees who completed ethics and compliance in 2024.
0 Major Incidents: Number of significant governance or ethics violations reported.
42 Internal Audits: Number of internal audits conducted to ensure policy compliance.

UNICOIL Environmental Footprint

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Transparent accounting of our environmental footprint is the foundation for effective management and continuous improvement. We measure and monitor key environmental indicators across all operations, enabling us to identify hotspots, track progress, and prioritize actions.

Resources Inputs: Our operation requires significant resources, including raw materials such as Steel, Zinc, Water Energy resources Natural Gas and Diesel. Natural Gas Consumption 0.054 ton per ton of steel annually.
Environmental Outputs: Key outputs from our processes include CO2emission 2,106 tons/ton and N2O 0.074 tons/ton.
Key Impact Areas: Our primary environmental impacts stem from climate change due to energy use and process emissions, water stress in arid operating regions, air quality impacts on local communities, and resource depletion from raw material consumption.

We Conduct a comprehensive environmental footprint assessment annually, with results verified by independent third parties and reported to regulatory authorities and stakeholders. This data informs our environmental strategy and helps us measure progress towards our ambitious target.

Water Stewardship:

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Employee Safety, Health & Wellbeing – The Numbers:

10,000: Safety training hours delivered in 2023, averaging 5 hours per employee.
92%: Percentage of employees who agreed that safety is a top priority at UNICOIL in our annual culture survey.
0: Zero work-related fatalities since the company’s founding, reflecting our unwavering commitment to safety.
35: Total Recordable Injury Rate per 200,000 hours worked, representing a 40% improvement over three years.

Our ESG Strategy

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Our ESG Strategy:

Evolving our approach:

Our sustainability journey reflects a continuous evolution in our understanding of what it means to be a responsible steel manufacturer. What began as compliance-focused environmental management has matured into a comprehensive approach to creating shared value for all stakeholders.

Key Lessons learned:
Sustainability requires systems thinking across the entire value chain.
Employee engagement is crucial for implementing sustainable practices.
Partnerships accelerate innovation and amplify positive impacts.
Transparency builds trust and drives accountability.

Ambitions

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We are committed to doubling our business by 2030 through innovations that create value for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable future. Our focus on sales growth, cash flow, and operational excellence will enable us to achieve this ambitious goal while upholding the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility.

Environment

UNICOIL’s environmental strategy is guided by science-based targets that fuel business growth while minimizing ecological impact. Our 2030 goals include a 20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% cut in water usage per tonne of steel supported by energy efficiency and recycling initiatives. We’re progressing toward zero waste to landfill and full reliance on renewable electricity. By 2050, our roadmap aims for net-zero emissions across the value chain, circular product design, and restored ecosystems-reflecting our long-term commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing.

Social

Our Ambitions:

Creating Shared Value: Our social strategy is guided by a vision of shared value-where business success contributes to social progress. We’ve established ambitious goals that reflect our commitment to people development, safety excellence, human rights, and community prosperity.

Ambitious Goals for 2025:
Zero workplace injuries.
5% women in leadership positions.
30% Saudi nationals in workforce.
35% of suppliers meeting social responsibility standards.
Progressing to 2030:
Industry-leading employee engagement scores.
15% women in leadership positions.
50% Saudi nationals in workforce.
Measurable improvement in community wellbeing indicators.
Long-term vision:
An inclusive culture where diverse talent thrives.
Safest workplaces in global steel industry.
Human rights champion recognized for best practices.
Transformative community partnerships that create lasting change.
Products that enhance quality of life for end users.

SDG Goals

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Contribute to global priorities: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched by the United Nations and effective since January 1,2016, build upon the progress made under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These ambitious targets aim to be achieved by 2030, calling for coordinated efforts from governments, businesses, and communities across the globe. As a responsible global citizen, UNICOIL is dedicated to contributing to these universally agreed-upon goals, integrating them into our strategic vision and daily operations. Our commitment reflects a deep understanding that sustainable development requires collective action and a holistic approach to environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Our priority SDGs:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger: UNICOIL recognizes the critical importance of food security. While our primary business is not directly in food production, we contribute to ending hunger through responsible sourcing practices that support fair wages for agricultural workers in our supply chain, and by participating in local community development initiatives that address food insecurity in the regions where we operate. We actively engage with programs that strengthen local food systems and ensure sustainable livelihood for farmer, indirectly supporting access to continuous food for vulnerable populations.
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation: Water is a precious resource, and UNICOIL is dedicated to responsible water stewardship. We implement efficient water management practices in our facilities to minimize consumption, treat wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental standards, and explore innovative technologies for water recycling and reuse.
SDG 3: Good Health and wellbeing: Promoting health and well-being is fundamental to our operations and community engagement. We prioritize the safety and health of our employees through robust occupational health programs, ensuring a safe working environment and providing access to wellness initiatives.
SDG 8: Decent work and Economic Growth: UNICOIL is a strong advocate for decent work and sustainable economic growth. We strive to create stable, fair, and safe employment opportunities, adhering to international labor standards and upholding human rights throughout our operations and supply chain.
SDG 3: Gender Equality: UNICOIL is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. We actively promote gender equality in our hiring, promotion, and leadership development processes, working to eliminate gender-based discrimination.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Innovation and resilient infrastructure are at the core of sustainable development. UNICOIL is committed to investing in sustainable industrial processes, promoting research and development of environmentally friendly technologies, and upgrading our infrastructure to be more resource-efficient and resilient.