According to the National Petrochemical Company, Hassan Abbaszadeh said Sunday at a meeting of the Strategic Council of Petrochemical Companies in the special economic zone that supporting local communities is among the industry’s most important responsibilities. He added that petrochemical complexes and projects must take a more active role in this regard.

He said all petrochemical companies should participate in social responsibility initiatives and in developing infrastructure and building cultural, educational and medical centers based on the needs of surrounding areas. He added that companies should also seriously pursue educational equity, smart learning and the development and upgrading of schools, as emphasized by the president.

The CEO stressed that companies must support the council’s resolutions and take the necessary steps to fulfill their commitments.

Abbaszadeh said completing the value chain and moving toward higher value-added production can promote balanced growth in the petrochemical industry. He added that the special economic zone has strong potential for advancing the value chain, and that the role of social responsibility must be pursued seriously along this path.