Saudi Arabia achieves 69% reduction in ozone-depleting substances, bolstering global environmental action

Saudi Arabia has made substantial progress in environmental protection, achieving a 69% disposal rate for ozone-depleting substances during the first half of 2026. This accomplishment underscores the nation's dedication to upholding the Montreal Protocol and its commitment to the gradual phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

Data from the National Center for Environmental Compliance reveals that more than 8,000 metric tons of ozone-depleting substances and HFCs have been managed since the beginning of the year. This initiative aims to regulate the import and circulation of these substances in accordance with stringent environmental requirements and international obligations.

Saad Al-Matrafi, spokesperson for the National Center for Environmental Compliance, highlighted that this progress aligns with enhanced regulatory oversight. The environmental clearance system plays a crucial role in managing the import and circulation of these substances, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and international commitments.

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the progress coincided with strengthened regulatory oversight of ozone-depleting substances through the environmental clearance system, which regulates their import and circulation.