As part of its commitment to long-term sustainable development, the EQUATE Group, a global producer of petrochemicals and the second largest producer of Ethylene Glycol in the world, has pledged its allegiance to the international environmental program Operation Clean Sweep (OCS).
Stewarded by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), OCS aims to achieve zeropellets, flake and powder loss into the environment.By signing the pledge, EQUATE must ensure that OCS sustainable best practice requirements are implementedacross its facilities in a bidto eliminate accidental loss of pelletsduring production, handling, storage and transportation from the processing facility to the environment.
The OCS pledge is a strong example of EQUATE’s continuous drive to shrink its carbon footprint. The company believes that by further strengthening its accidental loss processes, itwill not only help protect the environment and save valuable resources, but will alsodeliver greater added value for a more competitive, resilient plastics industry.
Dr. Abeer Al-Omar, EQUATE Group Sustainability Committee Leader said: “We are dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment, and will continue to develop andimplement stringent operational processes that contribute to reducing plastic accidental loss. It is promising to see how as an industry we are working together to make apositive and sustainable impact in everythingthat we do.”
Since its inception, sustainability measures have been firmly embedded in EQUATE’s organizational culture through EQUATE’s Sustainability Strategy 2025, consisting of 11 initiatives identified under environment, economy, society and health and safety. EQUATE’s sustainability strategy is mapped against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligned with Kuwait’s National Development Plan and Canada’s Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.
Abdul Wahab Al-Shatti, Senior Production Engineer said: “We have created a cross functional team to help ensure we are all working together to achieve zero pellets, flake and powder accidental loss. We are proud of the initiative and look forward tocontinually enhancing our engagements and efforts in the OCS program”.
The OCS program was first introduced by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)–andtodayit is practiced in over 60 countries and thousands of manufacturing and transportation facilities around the world.For further information about Operation Clean Sweep – please visit:https://www.gpca.org.ae/operation-clean-sweep/