Social responsibility for a company or production unit extends beyond mere slogans and words; it must be reflected in their actions and operations. At Bafgh Steel, we have transcended slogans to take concrete steps towards fulfilling our social responsibilities through meticulous planning and setting short and long-term goals.
Dedicated to the Community
At Bafgh Steel, we firmly believe that understanding and addressing the needs of local communities is essential for the long-term success of any business. Contributing to the socio-economic growth of local communities where Bafgh Steel operates has always been a top priority for us, as an active member of the industry. Our approach towrads engaging with local communities and responsibly managing our impact involves making valuable social investments. These investments aim to build and maintain productive relationships that benefit both parties.
However, we have never limited our development actions to local communities. We seek to contribute to the well-being of people wherever possible, especially the younger generation, where the future lies. We are committed to developing and facilitating community and regional livelihoods in the arears where we are engaged. The activity of Bafgh Steel, which has contributed to entrepreneurship and employment in an underprivileged region, is evident in the continuous growth of livelihoods and the improvement of the well-being of the area’s local people.
We have not limited our actions to the area where our business is located. At Bafgh Steel, we firmly believe that every effort made to create equal opportunities in education, training, and employment for the children of Iran will pave the way for a brighter future for generations to come. Our charitable and humanitarian activities, such as constructing schools and sports venues in the regions where our business operates, demonstrate our commitment to building a brighter future for the coming generations of this land.
Dedication to the Environment
As a part of the steel and iron industry, we have upheld our responsibility to future generations and the environment throughout our years of operation. Hence, considering the environmental impact inherent in steel production, we consistently strive to minimize pollution and waste, while fostering resource conservation and upholding sustainability principles across all phases of our industrial processes. Through our journey, we have never forgotten that as human beings, we are not the only inhabitants of the generous Earth, living and operating within its natural environment.
Bafgh and Kalmand region, known for its limited vegetation, is the main habitat of the endangered Iranian cheetah. One of our initiatives has been to create a safe environment for the local wildlife by implementing targeted plans to restore and enhance vegetation in the area. This step reflects our commitment to supporting the natural resources of Iran. In other words, Bafgh Steel has consistently aimed at creating favorable climatic conditions to support the survival of various plant and animal species, as well as biodiversity with a special focus on the Iranian cheetah.
Some Environmental Protection Measures We Undertake
- Utilization of advanced water treatment technologies for incorporating saline and impotable desert waters into production processes
- Repurposing effluents from factories to reintegrate wastewater into the production cycle, thus preventing the waste of water resources
- Avoiding the use of mazut in heating furnaces and installing bag filters in their outlets
- Extensive development of desert-adapted vegetation through efficient water management and modern irrigation techniques
- Periodic measurements and seasonal self-assessments of environmental pollutant emissions in accordance with clause B of Article 192 of the Fifth Development Plan Law
- Management and disposal of all industrial waste through affiliates approved by Iran’s Department of Environment