A KPIs framework for minimising environmental impacts from chemical manufacturing processes: the case of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The goal of this study was to create a complete framework to make Saudi Arabia's chemical industry more environmentally friendly by focusing on emissions, pollutants, and resource use. A mixed research approach was utilized, encompassing a systematic literature review, surveys, and case studies. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to investigate quantitative data, while Non-Versioned Information, Versatile Outcomes (NVIVO) was applied to look at qualitative data from interviews to make sure we had many different types of data. finding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), measuring and analyzing them, judging performance, and making things better all the time. Results showed that there were big gaps in efforts to cut emissions, and that the average performance in resource use was below industry standards. The use of SPSS analysis showed that KPI performance was statistically different between organizations. NVIVO, on the other hand, helped find important qualitative insights about the problems that organizations face when trying to implement sustainable practices. The tiered rating system was used to rank organizations, and those that had emissions and energy use below the baseline were given specific plans to help them do better. The study found that chemical organizations could cut emissions by 15% and improve resource efficiency by 10% in just two years by using this framework. This would help them meet both regulatory and sustainability goals.