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SOHAR ALUMINIUM
Sohar Aluminium was formed in September 2004 to undertake a landmark Greenfield aluminium smelter project in the Sultanate of Oman and is jointly owned by OQ Group, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC – TAQA and Rio Tinto.
By implementing decades of industry insight in its design, specification and construction, Sohar Aluminium has been created to ensure efficiency, environment protection, and the utmost safety for its workforce. The smelter has an annual production capacity of 395,000 tonnes of high-quality Aluminium.
In many ways, Sohar Aluminium’s development mirrors the Sultanate of Oman’s own emergence onto the world stage – driving forward at a formidable pace, but all the while mindful and respectful of its cultural heritage and values. Sohar Aluminium intends to become a benchmark smelter while contributing to the sustainable development of Oman.
Corporate Governance
STRONG GOVERNANCE AND COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ARE CENTRAL TO HOW SOHAR ALUMINIUM OPERATES
Sohar Aluminium has developed and implemented world class management and oversight systems to improve the efficiency, transparency, and quality of its operations at every level; operational decisions are guided by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
Sohar Aluminium operates under the direction of the company’s Board of Directors; the Board of Directors contains five directors representing the shareholder companies. Sohar Aluminium’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer attend quarterly board meetings. Effective 19 February 2012, OQ’s representative serves as the Chairman of the Board. Board members have fixed terms and compensation, as defined in the shareholders’ agreement.
Sohar Aluminium Executive Committee (ExCo) is responsible for the daily management of the company’s operations. Composed of five members including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Manager of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs, and General Manager of Strategy & Growth. The ExCo meets on a regular basis to discuss the company’s progress, giving due attention to Sohar Aluminium’s Business Strategy with sustainability at its helm.. In this way, the ExCo has acute engagement with sustainability topics.
COMPLIANCE AND CODE OF CONDUCT
Since its formation in 2004, Sohar Aluminium has been a leader within the manufacturing sector in Oman. This leadership, however, carries with it a responsibility to our stakeholders and the wider community, of ensuring that every action we take lives up to the core values of our company.
Our Code of Conduct and Compliance Program is named “Amanah”, which originates from the Arabic word “Amn”, meaning guarding and protecting. Literally translated into English, it means fulfilling or upholding trust. Amanah highlights our shared responsibility in protecting the company and its stakeholders from potential harm caused by illegal, dubious, and unethical acts.
Sohar Aluminium is committed to an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want you to feel comfortable in approaching your leader or manager in instances where you believe violations of policies or standards have occurred. They are your first point of contact and can provide you with guidance to address your ethical concerns. You may also approach Internal Audit & Compliance, an independent function reporting to the Board, Audit Finance and Risk Committee.