Week in Review: Innovation awards, new programs, and more 

Another busy week here on Aramco Life.

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), of which Aramco is a founding member, released a report that looks at the value and opportunities for deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Saudi Arabia. 

Be sure to check out the new video on Blue Ammonia, and read our article on the latest virtual “Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy” event.

Our stories this week also included a feature on a new Sustainability Ambassador program that aims to develop and enable young professionals to represent Aramco on a global stage.

Here are some of our main highlights from this week:

New OGCI report keys in on carbon capture potential and company successes

The report looks at the value and opportunities for deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Saudi Arabia. 

Find out more by reading the story published this week.

Company recognizes 2020 Safety Innovations

Safety recognition has always been an essential part of how safety is managed at Aramco, of which the Exceptional Safety Achievement Recognition Program (ESARP) is a core element.

ESARP is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, and gains in popularity year after year. 

Find out who the top winners are this year!


Emotional Well-Being Roadshow offers employees space to discuss mental health

The global COVID-19 pandemic has placed untold pressures on workforces across the world, but Aramco’s Human Resources (HR) and joint venture Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is going the extra mile to promote well-being and emotional health among its employees as part of their Well-Being Strategy.

Developing a model to protect the biodiversity

Saudi Arabia has impressive biodiversity and to help identify conservation priorities, Aramco ecologists have developed a model to rank species according to several factors.

Check out the latest article on "Elements" for more in-depth information on the subject. 

“Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy” Event

Four Aramco organizations and three local recycling companies described their environmental efforts in a virtual “Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy” event held recently.

The event highlighted the importance of environmental preservation and how the country, the company, and individuals can contribute to the sustainability of the planet’s resources.

Program to develop and enable young professionals to represent Aramco on a global stage

The Corporate Academy has launched its 2021 Aramco Sustainability Ambassador Program.

The new program cohort consists of outbound Advanced Degree Program participants and College Degree Program Non-Employees who will learn about Aramco’s sustainability efforts.

New nonmetallic water pipelines being built in Northern, Southern areas

Two nonmetallic long-distance pipelines are being installed in the desert as part of the company’s program of adopting alternative materials to steel. 

The Pipelines Department has started the two cross-country water projects in the Northern and Southern areas after successful completion of preliminary engineering.