For Mobarakeh Steel Group, which operates in a region facing increasing environmental constraints and perennial water scarcity challenges, rigorous resource management is not regarded merely as a regulatory compliance measure, but as a critical and urgent strategic imperative for long-term operational resilience and securing the social license to operate.

The “Blue Steel Strategy” has been developed by the Group as a comprehensive, science-based, and forward-thinking approach to water security, which explicitly acknowledges that the future of large-scale, sustained industrial production is inextricably linked to the responsible stewardship of shared and finite resources. This strategy is focused on deep and continuous process optimization, the objective of which is to achieve a drastic reduction in reliance on freshwater inputs supplied from external sources.

An unwavering commitment to maximize the recycling and reuse of water across all stages of the production cycle is being pursued, an action deemed essential for minimizing the Group’s overall environmental footprint and demonstrating leadership in sustainable industrial practices. This resource-conscious approach is vital for assuring international partners, especially those focused on strict ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, that Foolad Mobarakeh’s exceptional production volume is being maintained while the highest standards of environmental responsibility are simultaneously adhered to. By pioneering solutions to water stress, a regional vulnerability is being converted into a decisive competitive advantage, thereby strengthening Foolad Mobarakeh’s position as a sustainable global supplier. The success of the Blue Steel Strategy is not measured solely by volume reduction but is also gauged by the technological sophistication employed.

This includes the implementation of advanced membrane filtration technologies and meticulously designed closed-loop systems, through which near-optimal water recovery is achieved. This systemic approach constitutes a fundamental pillar of Foolad Mobarakeh’s commitment to its stakeholders and customers: that resource limitations will not impair the company’s capacity to consistently deliver high-quality flat steel. The Group’s commitment extends directly to maintaining the stability of the national economy by supplying over 70% of Iran’s total flat steel demand, a role that mandates unquestionable operational stability.