SABIC Receives 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award for Innovation in Sustainability
Summary
We always look for creative ways to reduce, reuse, or recycle materials throughout the production process,” said Joe Castrale, general manager, SABIC Mt.As in years past, awards are judged on the following five broad criteria: innovation, measurable results, transferability, commitment, and optimization of available project resources.This prestigious award demonstrates SABIC’s ongoing investment in sustainable practices to benefit the environment, communities where it operates, as well as its customers.“Being environmentally responsible has been our strategic focus at SABIC.Through an innovative purification process, SABIC is able to convert excess material from its resin production process into reusable material that is now sold commercially.Combined, the NPPR winners cut greenhouse gas emissions by 800,000 tons, reduced air pollution by nearly 100,000 tons/year, conserved more than six billion kilowatts of energy, and reduced water consumption by over 45 million gallons a year, while cutting costs by over $10 million.As in years past, awards are judged on the following five broad criteria: innovation, measurable results, transferability, commitment, and optimization of available project resources.About Saudi Basic Industries CorporationSaudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) ranks among the world’s top petrochemical companies, and is a global market leader in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene, advanced thermoplastics, glycols, methanol and fertilizers.