Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – July 2025: Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), one of the leading industrial companies and recycling pioneers in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially joined the Ministry of Economy and Planning’s “Sustainability Champions Program.” The announcement was made during an official signing ceremony held at Saudi Awwal Bank Tower in Riyadh, attended by senior representatives from both the public and private sectors.
The program aims to create an integrated collaborative environment among key players in vital economic sectors, promoting knowledge exchange and the adoption of global best practices to enhance performance across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Eng. Faisal Haddawi, President of MEPCO Group, emphasized that joining the program reflects MEPCO’s firm commitment to applying the highest standards of industrial sustainability. He highlighted that MEPCO’s role extends beyond manufacturing, as the company actively contributes to building a more resilient and sustainable national economy.
Eng. Faisal further noted that MEPCO continues to develop a fully integrated production chain for paper and packaging products, utilizing over 95% recycled raw materials. This is part of the company’s commitment to promoting circular economy principles and reducing reliance on natural resources. Through its subsidiary WASCO, MEPCO operates the region’s largest industrial and paper waste recycling network, processing over 500,000 tons annually, significantly supporting the Kingdom’s environmental sustainability targets.
He also pointed to MEPCO’s expansion in the hygiene tissue sector through its subsidiary Juthor, using eco-friendly, locally sourced raw materials. Additionally, MEPCO continues to invest in strategic projects such as the sixth tissue production line (TM6) and the fifth paper machine (PM5), enhancing the group’s ability to meet local market demand and support sustainable industrial growth.
MEPCO remains committed to empowering national talent through the Higher Institute for Paper and Industrial Technologies, which focuses on equipping young Saudi professionals with advanced technical skills, aligned with Vision 2030’s human capital development strategy. These initiatives reinforce MEPCO’s position as a key sustainability leader in the industrial sector and reflect its vital role in supporting the Kingdom’s transition toward a more diversified and sustainable economy, further enhancing Saudi Arabia’s regional and global standing.