SMN Power wants to be a responsible corporate citizen. Our CSR policy focuses on initiatives in the areas of society, environment and economy with sustainability at the heart.
At the AGM held on 10th March 2019, the Shareholders approved an amount of RO 30,000 for CSR activities during the year 2019. As part of SMN’s commitment towards the society, the Company has supported the following initiatives:
|
Project Description |
Amount (RO) |
1 |
Solar PV renewable energy project at Qutaibah bin Muslim School in Al Kamil |
15,000 |
2 |
Hydroponics project at Omayma Bint Abdul Mutalib Basic Education School in Al-Khaburah |
6,900 |
3 |
Tree Plantation Project by the beach beside SMN Barka Power Plant |
4,600 |
4 |
Sponsor for the autism conference |
3,000 |
5 |
Sponsor for the Engineering gathering at Sultan Qaboos University |
500 |
6 |
IT equipment’s donated to Al Rahma Charity Association |
N/A |
Total |
30,000 |
In continuation of the joint initiative between SMN Power Holding with Al Suwadi Power Company, Al Batinah Power Company and Al Kamil Power Company, the Company is developing a new Solar PV project at Al Kamil. Qutaibah bin Muslim School has been selected by the Ministry of Education based on their strategy and the project is currently in final stage of discussion with the three bidders. Once the contractor is selected the agreement will be signed with the Ministry of Education to start the project implementation.
In order to develop a sustainable project close to SMN Barka power plant, the Company initiated discussions with Barka Municipality for the plantation of trees besides SMN Barka Power and Water Plant. The proposal was accepted by the Municipality. After scrutinizing the bids for the project, the contract was given to M/s. Rehannat Al Hadaiq Trading and the tree plantation work was completed. 240 samplings, primarily local tress like Ghaf are planted and the contractor has the responsibility to maintain the trees for 1 year to ensure high survival rate.
SMN Power has participated in the sponsorship for the Autism conference. The objective is to increase the awareness about autism, train healthcare personnel and families of the patients. An amount of RO 3,000 was donated for this initiative.
A new project selected by the Ministry of Education for Hydroponics Project was at Omayma Bint Abdul Mutalib School (1-10) in the Wilayat of Al Khaboura in North Batinah Governorate. SMN has committed to cover the whole cost of RO 6,900 for this project. The agreement was signed with the Ministry of Education and the project was assigned to M/s AFNAN AGRICULTURE SERVICES.
The Company participated in the sponsorship of an engineering forum at the Sultan Qaboos University. An amount of RO 500 was contributed towards prizes distribution for the best project. A technical manager from SMN was part of the evaluation panel and shared his experience with the students.
In line with the policy approved by the Board, SMN Power has donated used laptops, desktops and accessories to Al-Rahma Charity Association.