According to the Public Relations report, Ali Rasoulian, CEO of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC), emphasizing the role of social responsibilities as one of the key components of corporate governance, described this approach as complementary to the main activities of industrial enterprises and said: Targeted investment in the field of human capital and regional infrastructure development guarantees production sustainability, increases productivity, and creates long-term benefits for the organization and society.

What position does social responsibility hold in the management structure of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)?

At Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC), social responsibility is not a separate or marginal part of the company’s activity, but rather one of the main pillars of corporate governance, sustainable management, and performance transparency. This approach, in addition to its cultural, ethical, and religious backing, from a managerial perspective also makes the organization accountable to its stakeholders in the areas of human resources, local community, infrastructure, and regional development.

Today, mining and steel companies, as key economic players, play the role of an “industrial citizen” and, commensurate with their technical and financial capacities, actively participate in the balanced development of the surrounding environment.

In a professional approach, social responsibility is not only not contrary to the organization’s main mission, but also directly serves production sustainability and the reduction of operational risks.

The company must be managed in such a way that it simultaneously secures economic, social, and developmental interests in the medium and long term. This issue is particularly serious in leading industries such as steel.

On which sectors is Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)’s focus in the field of social responsibility greater?

We have defined social responsibility activities along two fundamental axes; first, human capital, and second, society and external institutions. In the field of human capital, our definition of employees is not merely the working workforce; their families are also considered part of the organizational ecosystem. Experience has shown that mental stability, family satisfaction, and employee welfare have a direct impact on productivity, safety, and quality of performance in industrial environments. The second axis includes society and citizens, in which Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) undertakes important and effective actions in various categories, especially infrastructure development.

What actions have been implemented at Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) in line with supporting employees?

We consider ourselves committed that, just as employees strive around the clock in the most difficult working conditions on the path to achieving production goals, the company should also stand by them in all stages of their professional and family life. At Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC), the necessary structural and infrastructural programs have been formulated, and various services are provided to citizens and employees. One of the most strategic of these actions is the commencement of the construction project for the Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) employee residential complex (Company Town) with all welfare facilities, which has been designed in response to one of the most serious concerns of the human resources, namely the issue of housing.

How is the role of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) in the social and infrastructural development of the region defined?

At the regional level, Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) has endeavored to implement social responsibility in a manner that leads to the creation of sustainable capacities, the improvement of human development indicators, and the increase of social hope. We have projects underway that, while supporting the company’s current activities, will increase direct and indirect employment in the future. Our goal is for the company’s industrial growth to occur simultaneously with the growth and improvement of the quality of life in Khaf County and the surrounding areas.

One of the important actions of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) is planning and acting for the construction of a specialized medical clinic in the county. How do you evaluate the reason for Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)’s entry into this field and the effects of this action?

Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)’s entry into the field of developing healthcare infrastructure has been based on a precise assessment of citizens’ needs and the requirements of regional sustainable development. The construction of a specialized medical clinic is not merely a welfare action, but is considered a type of investment in public health infrastructure. This center, by reducing patient referrals to larger cities, makes it possible to provide specialized diagnostic and treatment services at the county level, the result of which is a reduction in direct and indirect treatment costs, increased employee satisfaction, and improved psychological security for families. From the perspective of regional development, creating such an infrastructure will lead to the improvement of health and treatment indicators, increased attractiveness of residence and employment in the region, and strengthening the retention of specialized workforce. Ultimately, this action has been implemented in line with Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)’s macro policy for synergy between industrial development and social welfare, and is a practical example of the link between social responsibility and production sustainability and organizational growth.

The construction of the Mother and Child Park in Khaf County has been among the distinguished actions of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) in the field of social responsibilities. With what objectives was this project defined and implemented?

The construction of the Mother and Child Park was placed on the agenda of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) with a completely expert approach and based on the social needs assessment of the region. In industrial and mining areas, the development of specialized spaces related to the family, especially women and children, is one of the neglected yet effective components in improving quality of life, mental health, and social sustainability. The main goal of this project was to create a safe, standard, and functional infrastructure for strengthening family and social interactions, increasing public vitality, and providing a suitable platform for the physical and mental development of children. From a managerial perspective, this action is defined as a soft investment in the social capital of the region, which indirectly affects the reduction of social harms, increase in citizen satisfaction, and improvement of the county’s livability indicators. Furthermore, such projects play an important role in increasing the attractiveness of residence in the region, retaining the workforce, and strengthening the bond between industry and the local community. Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) believes that sustainable industrial development is not possible without attention to the cultural and social needs of families, and the Mother and Child Park has been implemented within this framework and as part of the company’s social responsibility strategy.

Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) has actively participated in the four-laning project of the Torbat Heydarieh–Khaf axis. How do you evaluate the reasons for the company’s entry into this infrastructure project and its effects?

The Torbat Heydarieh–Khaf axis is considered one of the vital communication arteries, and we know that access to standard transportation infrastructure is important for the people of the region. Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC)’s participation in the four-laning of this axis has been based on an analysis-driven approach and aimed at addressing the concerns of the region’s people. Enhancing the capacity and safety of this route plays a direct role in reducing road accidents. From the perspective of regional development, this project leads to improved intercity communications, increased safety for citizen travel, facilitated access to educational and medical services, and increased investment attractiveness in Khaf County. We believe that sustainable industrial development is not possible without balanced development of public infrastructure, and for this reason, Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) considers itself responsible regarding such projects. Overall, participation in the construction of this axis should be considered a joint infrastructural investment with dual industrial and social benefits, which both strengthens production sustainability and enhances the level of safety and public welfare in the region.

Please state other actions of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) in the field of social responsibility.

Among the distinguished actions of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) in this field, the following can be mentioned:

• Construction of the seven Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC) schools and groundbreaking for 144 classrooms
• Donation of 110 sets of dowry in line with promoting easy marriage
• Holding marriage celebrations for couples with limited financial means
• Donation of 510 tablet devices to students in deprived areas
• Inauguration of the region’s first mental health center
• Participation in cultural programs and the development of national and religious ideals of Khaf County
• Holding the first conference of enduring figures and honoring the region’s elites
• Assistance in renovating mosques
• Distribution of over 3,500 support packages
• Support for non-governmental organizations with a deprivation-alleviation approach
• Participation in the Oman Sea water transfer project to three eastern provinces of the country, and numerous other cases

According to the CEO of Sangan Steel Mining Industries Company (SSMIC), social responsibility is a long-term investment for preserving human dignity, enhancing organizational productivity, and solidifying the position of this company as a pioneering enterprise in the country’s steel industry.