FFC ENERGY LTD

CSR Social Investment

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FFC Energy Limited & Neighboring Community

FFC Energy Limited (FFCEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC); Pakistan’s largest fertilizer manufacturer and a prestigious investment firm, was established with a grandeur vision to realize the dream of harnessing green & clean energy for the Nation.

Jhimpir, with a population of almost 40,000 residents, is a small town located around 55 km north of Karachi & close to the famous Keenjhar Lake. The community, lacking even the most basic necessities of life was surviving the scorching heat in a semi desert area with the little means it had. Unknown to many the strong winds of Jhampir Wind Corridor, bustling with the folklores of Noori Jam Tamachi & Indus Valley Civilization, carry the energy to provide over 40,000 MWs of electricity to the Country for eternity – a perfect case to explain the Renewable.

The hidden jewel of Jhimpir and the dream of FFC became a reality in 2012, after an eventful development journey spanning over six years, when the aerodynamic blades of thirty three (33) wind turbines at FFCEL Plantsite were moved by the rustling winds of Jhimpir, generating 49,500 kWs of electricity for Pakistan .

FFCEL, following in the footsteps of its parent company FFC, remained committed for the uplifting and development of the underprivileged communities surrounding its power plant and share the benefits of its investment with the people of Jhimpir. A comprehensive CSR program for Jhimpir was launched in 2012 wherein a multidimensional approach was adopted towards addressing the basic needs of the community with meaningful programs in the field of health, education, poverty alleviation, community building and renewable energy.

The CSR interventions were planned in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are summarizes below.

SDG # 3 – Good Health and Well Being

A fully equipped Maternity Center was established in Jhimpir. Families now do not have to travel to other cities for visiting physicians. So far, countless child births have been recorded at the Maternity Center thereby reducing child birth mortality rate.
A range of medical equipment has been provided including Ultrasound Machine, Vital sign Monitor, OT Bed, Delivery instrument, General Bed, Baby cart, Baby incubator, Baby warmer, Autoclave Machine, Wheel Chair, Medicine fridge etc.
Additionally, a paramedic accommodation was developed to ensure presence of doctors at all times to cater for emergency cases.
A fully equipped Ambulance was provided to Basic Health Unit (BHU), Jhimpir to serve the community for life saving evacuation requirements of patients to Karachi.
Beneficiaries: Union Council of Jhimpir and nearest villages with cumulative population of 33,000
Total Cost of projects is PKR 5.1 million

SDG# 4 – Quality Education

Under the Education Support Program, school renovations, construction of new class rooms, washrooms, provision of science lab equipment and other administrative support has been provided to Government schools. School bus which was abandoned due to lack of funds for repairs and maintenance was brought back to road and now is providing pick and drop facility to the student from far flung areas.
Beneficiaries: Boys & Girls students of FA and FSc with total number of 500 students.
Total Cost of projects is 1.1 million

SDG # 5 – Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

FFCEL strongly upholds the importance of Women empowerment for community development and country’s sustainable progress. Jhimpir, being a remote site and under developed area, is not facilitated with institutes for women development and education.
Adhering to its philosophy towards women upliftment, FFCEL has recently launched Ladies Vocation Training Centre with initial setup cost of PKR 1.7 million. Here, we are imparting handicrafts skill development training to the ladies so that they can earn money for their household, improve their living and put their share in our GDP.

SDG # 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation

Under the Clean Drinking Water Program, deep wells, water tanks and pumping motors were provided at villages Khamiso Shoro, Suleiman Palari and Umar Chang.
Rehabilitation and extension of 4 Km Keenjhar lake water supply scheme to 12 villages of Jhimpir is now serving clean water. The community has now far less cases of water borne diseases.
A total of 1.8 Mn gallon of water comprising of 900 potable water tanks has been provided among the villagers till now.
Beneficiaries: Union Council of Jhimpir and nearest villages and total population are 20,000
Total Cost of projects is 11.35 million

SDG # 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy

Provision of DC Solar system to Village Umar Chang and Haji Suleman Brohi resulting in creation of a model village. People now have far less snake bite cases. Moreover, community can now charge their cellular phones and stay connected to their concerns.
Beneficiaries: A total combined population of 1100
Total Cost of Projects is 2.25 million

SDG # 8 Decent Work And Economic Growth

The first ever Technical Training Center (TTC) for wind industry in the country was established with the collaboration of FFC, Nordex and Descon at Jhimpir in November 2017 for capacity building and employment through local population. Under this program, 15 students (local youth) were selected and given theoretical and hands-on training on wind farm operations, maintenance, and safety procedures. The students were also given monthly stipends during their training program and were trained on internationally recognized training standards and methodologies to enable them to find lucrative jobs for themselves in wind industry locally and internationally. These graduates and diploma holders were also given opportunity to apply for employment at FFCEL & other wind power plants, thus, supporting their families and bringing ultimate progress to the communities at large.

FFCEL TTC is certified from National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) which is the apex body for technical education and vocational training in the country. The primary objective is to promote the skills and competences of our students among the employers and industries nationwide. Moreover, FFCEL is looking for participation in various skill development programs launched by NAVTTC to uplift its idea of preparing workforce for growing Wind Industry of Pakistan.

Additionally, in view of management vision to bring the TTC at par with International Standards, FFCEL, in collaborative arrangement with M/s MIRA Turkey, arranged accreditation of TTC for providing Basic Technical Training (BTT) and Basic Safety Training (BST) programs under Global Wind Organization (GWO) training standards. In this regards, FFCEL training facility has been equipped with fully functional onsite facility with GWO accredited training simulator as well as GWO accredited BTT covering mechanical, electrical and hydraulic modules.

Since commissioning of GWO BST simulator on March 10, 2020; a number of personnel including TTC students and employees from FFCEL, FFC, and other organizations have been given training in FFCEL GWO facility. Statistics of the trained personnel is as follows:

GWO Basic Safety Training: 60 personnel
GWO Basic Technical Training: 5 personnel

FFCEL has now successfully started its 3^rd Batch with many from first two batches already employed in wind industry.

The Management is highly dedicated towards its cause of preparing the local youth in Renewable Sector, both for the welfare of the individuals and the country as a whole. With this vision, FFCEL will continue to make efforts to accomplish its goal of making TTC a preeminent Wind training Institute of Pakistan.