Sahara International Petrochemical (2310.SR)

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Overall impact
D (38)

Commentary

Sahara International Petrochemical is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 37.6 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), Sahara International Petrochemical ranks 99th out of 151 industry peers, behind Amyris, Aemetis, Northern Technologies International and 95 others, and ahead of Oil-Dri of America, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc, China Jushi and 49 others. On top material causes for Sahara International Petrochemical's industry (Chemicals), Sahara International Petrochemical performs poorly in Sanitation Access (13.6 score), Reduced Green House Gas Emissions (0.0), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (0.0) and 6 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Sahara International Petrochemical did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Alcohol - responsible marketing
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Anti-personnel mines
Arctic drilling
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Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons
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Screens
Advertising
Alcohol
Alcohol - responsible marketing
Animal treatment
Anti-abortion support
Anti-Israel
Anti-personnel mines
Arctic drilling
Banned pesticides and chemicals
Biological and chemical weapons
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons
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Company
Founded
1999
Employees
1,636
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-industry
Specialty Chemicals
SASB industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
Saudi Arabia
Share classes
2310.SR
More info
https://www.sipchem.com
Description
Sahara International Petrochemical Company owns, establishes, operates, and manages industrial projects related to chemical and petrochemical industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It operates through Basic Chemicals, Intermediate Chemicals, Polymers, Trading, and Corporate and Others segments. The company offers basic products, including methanol, butane, and carbon monoxide; and intermediate products, such as acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and utilities. It also provides polymer products consisting of low-density polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polybutylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and electrical connecting wire products; acetic anhydride, butanediol, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, ethyl acetate, gamma butyrolactone, methanol, and tetra hydro furan; and hydrogen products. In addition, the company manufactures and sells moulds, and related services; and metal equipment and spare parts, as well as produces ethylene-vinyl acetate films and industrial utility services. The company was formerly known as Saudi International Petrochemical Company and changed its name to Sahara International Petrochemical Company in May 2019. Sahara International Petrochemical Company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Sahara International Petrochemical, based on its industry sub-industry Specialty Chemicals. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
Accountable institutions
Build accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Child and maternal health
End preventable deaths of mothers and children, support reproductive health everywhere
Clean water access
Ensure availability of clean, safe water for all
Decent, safe work opportunities
Promote full and productive employment for all, in safe work environments
Equal pay and opportunity
Achieve equal pay and opportunity for women everywhere
Fair labor practices
Ensure fair and humane labor practices everywhere
Healthy oceans
Support healthy oceans and marine biodiversity, including through reduced pollution
Humane treatment of animals
Ensure humane treatment of animals everywhere
Improved mental health
Support awareness and access to mental health support for all
LGBTQ equality
Ensure equal rights for all lesbian, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people
No poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Racial justice and civil rights
Eliminate racism and ensure justice for all
Reduced green house gas emissions
Continually reduce green house gas emissions and other pollutants
Reduced inequality
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Reduced waste
Reduce waste and support re-usable materials
Sanitation access
Ensure availability of basic sanitation for all
Sustainable use of natural resources
Ensure sustainable use of natural resources
Sustainable use of water
Promote sustainable management of water everywhere
Terrestrial biodiversity
Protect biodiversity and wildlife habitats on land, preserve forests and combat land degradation
Peace and justice
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all
Health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Inclusive economies
Create inclusive economies with no poverty, decent work for all, and affordable living conditions
Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Life on earth
Protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of ecosystems
Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Sustainable resource use
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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