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Sustainability

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Green Building Materials & Environmentally Friendly Finishes for Saudi Arabia

At Exa, sustainability is the foundation of every green building material we manufacture in Saudi Arabia. We are committed to producing sustainable construction materials that respect the environment while delivering the quality, beauty, and durability that modern architecture demands across the Kingdom.

Our approach goes beyond the finished product, from reducing water waste and optimizing energy consumption in our facilities, to developing energy-efficient building materials and environmentally friendly finishes that contribute to healthier indoor environments and greener buildings in KSA.

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Product Sustainability Indicator

We continuously enhance our production processes and utilities to conserve resources and recover energy, ensuring every Exa product qualifies as a certified energy-efficient building material in Saudi Arabia. As a verified low VOC tiles supplier in KSA, our range holds independent certifications including VOC ISO Emission Testing, Indoor Advantage Gold, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), and Indoor Air Quality ISO 14644-1, making our tiles among the most rigorously documented green building materials available for construction projects across the Kingdom, including those targeting LEED certification. Our full sustainability performance is measured through the indicators below:

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ISO 17889 Sustainability
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SIRI (Smart Industry Readiness Index) Certificate
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In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program
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Unglazed PorcelainTiles Declaration
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Emission Test (VOC ISO)
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SASO Certificate (For All Bodies)-1
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SASO Certificate (For All Bodies)-2
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Management System-1
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Management System-2
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Management System-3
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Reaction to Fire Test
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Thermal Conductivity
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Electrical Resistance
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Florescore IAQ Certifcate
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Indoor Advantage Gold
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Indoor Air Quality Test (ISO 14644-1)
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EPD
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LOCAL CONTENT AUTHORITY
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SAUDI ACCREDITATION
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Health Product Declaration (HPD)
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Key Highlights

Ongoing Sustainable Construction Initiatives. Measured & Verified in KSA

95%-100%

of wastewater is treated and partially reused across our sustainable construction materials manufacturing process in Saudi Arabia.

> 90%

of water consumed in producing our energy-efficient building materials in Saudi Arabia comes from recycled sources, a key indicator for LEED Water Efficiency credits.

>99%

of our packaging materials are fully recyclable, collected under formal agreements with certified recycling partners for cardboard, plastics, wood, and metals. This contributes to the Materials & Resources credits recognised in green building rating systems, including LEED.

Processes Initiatives

PME certified

Certified by Saudi Arabia's National Center for Environmental Compliance, validating that our production of green building materials in KSA meets the Kingdom's most stringent process monitoring and environmental control standards.

Clean-energy Mix

Electricity and natural gas are actively managed to reduce operational emissions and energy intensity, a core requirement of producing genuinely energy-efficient building materials in Saudi Arabia.

Minimal Heat Emissions

Continuous maintenance of kilns and dryers minimises excess heat emissions, reducing the environmental footprint of every sustainable construction material that leaves our facility.

Heat Recovery

Excess hot air from kilns is captured and recirculated to preheat kiln inputs and power dryers, reducing primary energy consumption in the manufacture of our energy-efficient tiles in KSA.

Water & Fluid Recycling

A fully closed-loop fluid recycling system eliminates process water waste, supporting the water-efficiency credentials of our green building materials as recognised under LEED and Saudi environmental standards.

Solid waste recycling

On-site recycling programmes recover and redirect production waste materials, reinforcing the circular economy principles behind our sustainable construction materials in Saudi Arabia. Full recovery rate data available on request.

Automation & digitalization

Advanced digital process controls optimise yield, minimise material waste, and reduce energy consumption, the operational backbone of manufacturing energy-efficient building materials at scale in Saudi Arabia.

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Research & Development

Research of Sustainable and Solvent-Free Materials
Development of Water-Based Finishes and Coatings
Local Raw Material
Innovation in Surfaces and Finishes
Long-Term Product Impact
Scientific Partnerships for Meaningful Progress
Design and Material Partnerships for Superior Surfaces

Research of Sustainable and Solvent-Free Materials

Our R&D team directs its efforts toward water-based, solvent-free materials and coatings that eliminate harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the source. This research is the scientific foundation behind Exa's position as a certified low VOC tiles supplier in KSA, selecting only recycled, low-impact, or renewable raw materials for every environmentally friendly finish we develop.

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Development of Water-Based Finishes and Coatings

To deliver surfaces that are both durable and genuinely sustainable, our R&D team develops water-based tile finishes and coatings that eliminate harmful chemical solvents entirely. These environmentally friendly finishes, available across KSA, are safer for factory workers, installation teams, and building occupants, and are certified under VOC ISO standards for use in green building and LEED projects.

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Local Raw Material

Exa uses 100% locally sourced raw materials from our own quarries within Saudi Arabia, ensuring full traceability, stringent quality control, and a significantly reduced supply-chain carbon footprint. This makes every Exa tile a genuinely Saudi-origin green building material, directly supporting Vision 2030 local content objectives and qualifying for IKTVA programme recognition.

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Innovation in Surfaces and Finishes

Our R&D team engineers surface solutions specifically designed to support sustainability goals on construction projects across Saudi Arabia. including stain-resistant, easy-to-clean green tiles that significantly reduce the need for chemical cleaning products. These innovations in environmentally friendly finishes contribute to improved indoor air quality and lower lifetime chemical exposure in buildings.

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Long-Term Product Impact

Longevity is sustainability. Our R&D team designs sustainable construction materials for maximum service life, surfaces that resist wear, retain performance, and eliminate the waste associated with premature replacement. Every Exa tile is backed by a 25-year guarantee, making it one of the most durable green building material investments available in Saudi Arabia.

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Scientific Partnerships for Meaningful Progress

At Exa, we believe that progress comes from knowledge, and innovation from collaboration.

That is why we work closely with leading international research centres and technology institutes to develop advanced, science-based solutions that raise the performance, environmental credentials, and process efficiency of our sustainable building materials, keeping Exa at the forefront of green construction material innovation in Saudi Arabia.

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Design and Material Partnerships for Superior Surfaces

Exa collaborates with leading European surface material specialists to deliver products that combine aesthetic excellence, technical performance, and certified sustainability. These partnerships enable us to engineer environmentally friendly finishes for KSA projects that elevate spaces, inspire creativity, and meet the documentation requirements of LEED and other green building rating systems.

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Social Responsibilities

Exa's commitment to sustainable construction in Saudi Arabia extends beyond materials, investing in people, communities, and the local economy through structured programmes that create lasting impact:

  • Employee Training: Continuous upskilling, technical development, and safety training aligned with Saudi labour and environmental compliance standards.
  • Sporting & Wellbeing Activities: orkplace fitness and team wellbeing events to support staff health and productivity across our KSA facilities.
  • Company-managed Staff Accommodation: Owned or company-managed housing where applicable, ensuring safe, compliant, and dignified living conditions for our workforce.
  • Internship & Student Programs: Formal partnerships with Saudi universities and technical institutes, providing practical training and direct employment pathways in the green building materials industry.
  • Educational Workshops: ndustry and community workshops on sustainable design, responsible material selection, and environmentally friendly installation best practices across Saudi Arabia.
  • Charity Participation: Active engagement in local community initiatives and philanthropic programmes across the Kingdom.
  • Local Sourcing & Economic Support: Priority given to local Saudi suppliers to strengthen the domestic economy, reduce supply-chain emissions, and advance the Vision 2030 local content agenda.
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