GPIC launches 2017 Sustainability Report

Manama : The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has launched its Sustainability Report 2017. 

The report highlights the 17 United Nations goals for sustainable development (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework and principles along with the Company’s progress in the last two years as well as the objectives of sustainability.

The launch came in line with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the Principles on the Empowerment of Women and the Principles of the Food and Agriculture Trade (FAB), under the slogan “Together we do better”.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery presented the report to the Board of Directors during a recent meeting. GPIC Chairman Dr. Ahmed Al Sharyan said he was very satisfied with the report and its timely submission. 

Dr. Jawahery said the report contributes greatly to enhancing GPIC’s ability to measure economic performance indicators, environment and social responsibility according to GRI guidelines.

“We are UNGC members and this report reflects our progress in terms of the commitment and implementation of internationally agreed Global Compact principles.”

He stressed the report has been reviewed to verify that it has achieved the “A” level in its application, adding that sustainability is a key factor in GPIC’s success over the years. “This is a journey that the Company has embarked upon for more than three decades and today it is a strong lifestyle for all of us.” 

GPIC issued its first Sustainability Report in 2012, on the topic, “Our Workforce is Our Future”, to express a perspective on the progress it achieved in implementing the 10 principles of the UNGC. The second Sustainability Report, “Building a greener future”,  was issued in 2014.