Strategic guidance helping European manufacturer deploy Saudi plant while meeting global ESG standards.
Challenge
A leading US-European industrial player sought Ksapa’s expertise to establish a joint venture with a Saudi partner. While the new plant construction project was strategic for strengthening local presence, it carried significant risks in human rights, environment, and HSE. The dual challenge was to assess these risks considering local specificities and ensure shared understanding between European and Saudi partners on necessary measures.
Our Approach
Ksapa deployed a comprehensive risk assessment and management methodology:
- In-depth analysis using our proprietary methodology covering 100+ criteria (human rights, environment, HSE) aligned with international conventions and global investor requirements.
- Targeted interviews with the company and partners to:
- Validate remediation plan
- Establish precise timeline
- Define stakeholder responsibilities
- Identify strengths and improvement areas
- Prioritization of key risks by project phase (design, development, operation) enabling partners to assess operational relevance.
- Development of local guidance ensuring:
- Compliance with Saudi regulations
- Alignment with regional best practices
- Consistency with group standards in Europe, Asia, and USA
- Support in site selection and local supplier engagement, leveraging 20 years of Saudi Arabia field expertise.
Results
Our international team (USA, Europe, Saudi Arabia) achieved:
- Prioritization of critical ESG risks
- Long-term recommendations including socio-environmental impact assessment
- Demonstration of no negative impacts on local communities
Future Impact
The project aligns with EU Green Taxonomy, ensuring:
- Compliance with “Do No Significant Harm” principle
- Alignment with OECD and UN Guiding Principles
- Continuous ESG excellence
- Enhanced international team capabilities
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Together, let’s transform your ESG challenges into sustainable value creation opportunities.
