Sustainability – Sharjah Cement Factory

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Introduction

Sharjah Cement Factory was established in 1976 and has gained more than four decades of experience in manufacturing different types of cement and other cementitious products in strict compliance with relevant European and American Standards.

SCF operates under ISO 9001-2015 for Quality Management Systems, We have also been awarded ISO 14001-2015 for Enviromental Management Systems, ISO 45001-2018 for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and ISO 50001-2018 for Energy Management Systems.

Our Environmental Vision

As a leading cement manufacture in the region, we strive to be an eco-friendly organization that plays a pivotal role in protecting and sustaining the environment for the benefit of the current future generations.

Our Environmental Mission

Reduce the use of coal and other fossil fuels.
Reuse all plant waste to ensure zero waste to landfill.
Recycle water, plastic and other wastes generated in the country in partnership with public and private players.
Complete Compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements.

Our Environmental Goals

Use of Waste Heat Recovery Systems, increasing the share of renewable energy and alternative fuels to reduce coal consumption.
Zero waste to landfill and complete reuse and safe disposal of all plant waste.
Operate the plant with recycled water and zero consumption of fresh water in the plant.
Work with private and public sector players for recycling and safe disposal of waste.
Continuously invest in the state of the art environment-friendly technology for efficient production, distribution and use of energy and alternative fuels.
Stringent compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Waste Heat Recovery Systems

Company’s Waste Heat Recovery system was established in 2015 to generate up to 9 MW of electricity from exhaust gases of the Kilns which resulted in annual reduction of 70000 tons of carbon and heat emissions into the atmosphere.

Waste to Energy

Sharjah Cement Factory invested more than USD 15 million in latest technologies to upgrade its plant to burn alternative fuels instead of coal.

Sharjah Cement Factory has signed an agreement with Bee’ah whereby Bee’ah will supply 73000 tons of Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) generated from industrial and commercial waste in its landfill annually. This will replace coal and thereby reduce our carbon emissions and improve our environmental performance.

With this agreement and other ongoing arrangements with Bee’ah and other public and private sector establishments, Sharjah Cement Factory will replace more than 30% of fossil fuel with alternative fuels. This has surpassed the minimum 10% prescribed by the law. We aim to increase replacement of fossil fuel with alternative fuels to 50% by 2024.

Recycling of Waste

Sharjah Cement factory has implemented “Zero waste to landfill” whereby all waste including green waste, ash and other factory waste is recycled.

Reuse of Water

Sharjah Cement Factory has signed a reuse agreement with Qatra Water Solutions whereby Qatra will provide dry sludge and treated water from its water treatment plant.

The entire factory now runs on treated waste water. We use Zero fresh water in the plant.

Sharjah Cement Factory has established a water treatment plant to recycle all household and factory waste which is then used for plantations.

Safe Disposal of Waste

We assist various Goverment departments and private companies for safe disposal of contraband, old paint, cloth, used oil and lubricants, construction waste, E-waste, tyres and such other items in strict compliance with emission norms.

Green Plant

Sharjah Cement Factory boasts to be the greenest plant in the region. We have achieved a feat of planting more than 5000 trees inside the factory campus in collaboration with the Sharjah Municipality & Ministry of Environment to increase green foliage cover.

Efficient Generation, Distribution and Utilization of Energy

We have adopted latest and efficient plant load management systems like Fast Bus Transfer (FBT) & Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to ensure most efficient utilization of electricity.

Compliance with Emission Norms

All our plants are built with latest technologies to reduce the SOx, NOx, dust and other emissions to the levels far below the limits set by Ministry of Environment.

Corporate Social Responsibility

In tune with the vision of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, for development of Emirati youth, we provide on the job training in technical aspects in collaboration with local universities. We also facilitate factory visits for school and college students to get acquainted with the finer aspects of Cement Manufacturing Technology.

We participate in the Environment Day celebrations in the Emirate and continuously spread the message of Green planet through various events.

We sponsor various Municipalities in the Emirate to develop desert land with greenery.

The Company also supports many charitable organizations and social institutions with donations to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities.