Oman Cables Industry (OCI), a leading manufacturer of energy cables in Oman, has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable future, including cutting down its emissions by 90 per cent and appointing dedicated teams for long-term value creation.

It made the announcement during a ‘Sustainability Day’ event organised under the theme ‘Going Green, Going Digital’. The event gather industry leaders from across the GCC region and its strategic partner Prysmian Group.

OCI said sustainability has been integral to its growth strategy, leading to the climate change ambition and adherence to the Science Based Target initiatives in 2021. It is also in line with Oman Vision 2040.

The Group has identified 50 projects over the next three years and dedicated investments have been approved for 2023, boosting its sustainability efforts.

It has appointed six dedicated teams that focus on net-zero emissions, circularity, innovation, value chain, sustainable finance and sustainable human resources. The related projects reflect their commitment to long-term value creation.

At the event, Cinzia Farise, the CEO of Oman Cables outlined the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach.

He said: "Sustainability is at the heart of our business strategy and through innovation, decarbonisation and customer-centricity, our technology plays a key part in the energy and digital transition processes. We engage stakeholders, prioritise the entire value chain and continuously innovate to anticipate customers’ needs.

OCI aims to contribute effectively to the ambitious target of Prysmian Group: to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47 per cent, and Scope 3 emissions by 28 per cent by 2030, compared to baseline of 2019.

The company’s long-term goals involve achieving a 90 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

The Group is also advancing a circular economy roadmap, prioritising sustainable revenue streams and increasing the use of recycled content.

The company said sustainability was integrated into production processes across the entire value chain, anticipating customer needs and fostering stronger supplier collaboration to drive continuous innovation.

As clean energy and digital infrastructures converge, OCI is committed to empowering technological advancements for efficiency, innovation and progress.

Furthermore, OCI has set clear targets to enhance gender representation in the workforce and aims to increase the percentage of women to 47-49 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030.

With sustainability firmly integrated into OCI’s business strategy, the event served as a platform to explore innovative pathways towards a greener and digitally driven future.

Experts present explored the latest trends in embracing sustainable transformation within the industry.