Compliance, Standards, and Policy Support of Shandong Installation Group (SDIC)
As an established veteran installation brand enterprise founded in 1953 in Shandong Province, Shandong Installation Group (SDIC) leverages its full-industry-chain service capabilities to build a systematic compliance and standard system for both international and domestic projects. Meanwhile, it vigorously expands its development horizons by tapping into policy support. Details are as follows:
I. Adherence to International Compliance and Standards
1. Construction Safety Standards
SDIC fully complies with the OHSAS 18001 (now aligned with ISO 45001) Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ILO (International Labour Organization) safe construction norms, and local safety regulations of project-host countries. It strictly implements the Ministry of Commerce's requirement of "safety first in overseas projects." Drawing on nearly 70 years of construction management experience, SDIC has established a "full-staff safety responsibility system," integrating safety accountability into every stage from project decision-making to delivery, and clarifying compliance obligations for managers and employees across all positions.
Tailored safety plans are developed for overseas projects facing harsh conditions such as extreme heat, conflicts, and complex geology:
For the Indonesia CNI Ferronickel Project (Sulawesi Region), addressing the high-risk nature of tropical high temperatures and ferronickel smelting, a Sino-Indonesian bilingual safety supervision team was deployed, along with an emergency response coordination mechanism, effectively mitigating risks associated with molten metal operations and geological hazards.
For the UNMISS Juba Distributed Solar Microgrid Project in South Sudan, SDIC collaborated with the UN Mission to formulate combat-zone construction safety protocols, achieving zero safety incidents throughout the project lifecycle in a conflict-affected area.
To date, SDIC's overseas projects have maintained a "zero major safety accidents" record—92% lower than the average accident rate for overseas projects in the industry—upholding the corporate mission of "Committed to responsible engineering and contributing to local communities."
2. Quality and Environmental Standards
Quality Control: SDIC strictly implements the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and integrates industry group standards such as the
Garbage Incineration Power Engineering Quality Supervision and Inspection Outline
(co-developed by SDIC). It has secured 7 Luban Awards (China's top engineering quality honor) and 12 National Quality Engineering Awards, among other provincial and ministerial-level accolades, ensuring world-class project quality.
Environmental Management: Complying with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and international green building standards (LEED, BREEAM), SDIC also aligns with Shandong Province's
Green Construction Management Standards for Construction and Municipal Engineering
(focused on "four savings and one environmental protection: energy, land, water, and material conservation, plus environmental protection").
SDIC translates compliance advantages into market competitiveness:
The Hue Domestic Waste Treatment Project in Vietnam (a collaboration with Everbright Environmental) processes 600 tons of domestic waste per day, equipped with a full-set flue gas purification and leachate treatment system. Leveraging ISO 14001 certification and localized environmental solutions, the project passed Vietnam's strict environmental acceptance inspection and was commissioned 2 months ahead of similar projects.
In renewable energy projects (e.g., waste-to-energy, wind power), SDIC adopts low-noise construction equipment, negative-pressure dust collection systems, and achieves an 85% recycling rate for construction waste—realizing "green construction and low-carbon development." This supports SDIC's 17% national market share in the environmental new energy sector (8 percentage points above the industry average), aligning with China's "dual carbon" strategy.
3. Compliance Management System
SDIC has established a comprehensive compliance management system covering domestic and international operations, adhering to the
Measures for the Compliance Management of Central Enterprises. It has formulated 12 special policies for key areas including anti-monopoly, anti-commercial bribery, data security, and intellectual property protection.
For overseas business, SDIC implements a "dual compliance" strategy, adhering to both Chinese laws and local regulations of project-host countries:
At the Saudi Al Ghat 600MW Wind Power Project, local technical personnel account for 65%, exceeding Saudi Arabia's government-mandated minimum of 40%.
For the Iraq Dongba 1.3MW Solar PV Project, SDIC adopted a "RMB settlement + local auxiliary material procurement" model to navigate foreign exchange controls and avoid currency risks.
In EU-related business areas, SDIC strictly complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure compliant data storage.
SDIC conducts regular compliance audits and risk assessments with third-party institutions, and monitors compliance risks in 89 overseas and inter-provincial projects in real time via its "Smart Compliance" digital platform—reducing risk response time from 72 hours to 4 hours. With 100% compliance audit coverage and no major compliance incidents in three years, SDIC maintains its reputation as a "National Contract-Abiding and Trustworthy Enterprise."
II. Alignment with and Application of Policy Support
1. Support from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
SDIC’s international business is closely aligned with China's BRI. Implementing its "Shipbuilding for Global Expansion" strategy, SDIC has established 6 market regions across 23 BRI-participating countries, delivering landmark projects such as:
Uzbekistan Sukhandarya Waste Heat Boiler Project
Uzbekistan Samarkand 1,500 TPD Waste-to-Energy Power Plant
Russia Baltic Chemical Complex (GCC) Project
Cumulative overseas revenue exceeds RMB 15 billion (approximately USD 2.1 billion, based on 2025 Q3 exchange rates). Leveraging BRI policy dividends:
SDIC partnered with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to secure over RMB 2.2 billion in special loans for the Uzbekistan Sukhandarya Project, reducing financing costs by 1.2 percentage points compared to international commercial banks.
Through diplomatic coordination, SDIC resolved tariff barriers for equipment imports at the Iraq Dongba Solar PV Project, saving approximately RMB 58 million.
SDIC also integrates with Shandong Province's construction industry "Going Global" plan, collaborating with enterprises such as Shandong Electric Power Construction No.3 Engineering Co., Ltd. and China National Chemical Engineering No.7 Construction Co., Ltd. to explore international markets. It has driven 8 domestic equipment suppliers to expand overseas, with technology, equipment, and management standard exports accounting for 42% of total project value—supporting Shandong's goal of exceeding RMB 600 billion in overseas output value by 2026.
2. Interpretation of Local Policies in Target Markets
SDIC established a Policy Research Center under its Overseas Business Department, staffed by 12 international law experts and 18 local consultants. The team regularly collects, organizes, and interprets construction industry policies in core markets (Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia), delivering region-specific insights:
Morocco: Focusing on free zone policies, SDIC secured tax exemptions for the Sentury Tire Morocco Factory 10MW Solar PV Project at the Tangier Technology Export Free Zone (TT).
Suriname: Addressing foreign exchange controls, a "local procurement + RMB settlement" model ensured smooth capital flow for the Rosebel Gold Mine 25MWp Solar PV Project.
Vietnam: Tapping into environmental industry incentives, SDIC helped the Hue Waste Treatment Project obtain local government environmental subsidies.
Beyond supporting its own projects, SDIC provides policy consulting services to 15 partners. For example, it assisted a Shandong-based equipment enterprise in leveraging Indonesia's mining supporting policies to successfully enter the supply chain of the Sulawesi CNI Ferronickel Project—fostering a symbiotic cooperative ecosystem in new energy and industrial engineering.
Note: SDIC's compliance and standard system is "based on international norms, guided by policies, and centered on business needs." It not only ensures the legality of cross-border operations but also transforms compliance advantages into market competitiveness. This system has enabled SDIC to secure major projects such as the Uzbekistan Samarkand Waste-to-Energy Power Plant and Saudi Al Ghat Wind Power Project. With a 17% national market share in environmental new energy (8 percentage points above the industry average) and an overseas project return rate 3.5 percentage points higher than the industry average, SDIC is well-positioned to realize its vision of becoming a "world-class integrated service provider."