The Saudi Coasts Investment Company (SCIC) takes it responsibilities towards the environment very seriously. The SCIC has undertaken a number of initiatives to better understand potential areas of environmental challenge and reduce these impacts where possible as well as implement mitigating strategies.


These initiatives have included the undertaking of an extensive environmental benchmark for the entire area designated for the development of a 1000 hectare shrimp farm, South of Jizan, Saudi Arabia.  The project undertakne prior to the commencement of construction, is designed to give the developers a clear picture of what impacts are being caused and devise and implement mitigating measures as soon as unacceptable adverse impacts are detected.

The company has also untaken the iniative to create an Environmental Management System (EMS) and undertaken actions to collect waste and litter strewn along the coastline, as well as address issues such as waste reduction planning.  Other efforts include the purchase and planting of indigenous plants and mangroves to offset a small area of mangrove that was unavoidably damages in the construction of the intake canel. 

Through our operations we also encourage our clients to consider and understand how their business challenges the environment as understanding of our impacts is the first step towards reducing them.


We take the view that our product is seeking global markets and thus our environmental responsibilities are also global.  In doing our part to ensure that we produce and supply the highest quality products on the market, we seek to undertake this in the most sustainable mannor possible.

We assign high priority to the long-term development of a sustainable business - after all, our business replies on the marine environment therefore our use should ensure its long-term welfare. This position is ensured by prioritising environmental and social issues in our corporate planning as we consider this as crucial to our reputation, to customer loyalty, to quality and to the Saudi Coasts Investment Company`s very existence.