The Blue Book on Social Responsibility of China's Steel Industry 2025 was released in Beijing

On October 24th, the ESG China Innovation Annual Conference (2025), hosted by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association and Shougang Group, was held in Shougang Park, Beijing. The conference released the 'Blue Book of Social Responsibility 2025 for China's Steel Industry'.
Actively fulfilling social responsibilities and deepening ESG practices are not only the necessary path for steel enterprises to achieve sustainable development, but also the indispensable mission and responsibility of the steel industry as an important pillar of the national economy. The China Iron and Steel Industry Association attaches great importance to the overall construction of industry social responsibility capabilities and is committed to continuously improving the standard system and building communication platforms. The "Blue Book 2025 on Social Responsibility of China's Steel Industry" jointly compiled by the China Iron and Steel Industry Association and its affiliated enterprises and member units systematically summarizes the ESG practice achievements of the steel industry from 2024 to 2025, covering multiple dimensions such as green production, circular economy, and employee care, providing authoritative reference for the industry.
Peng Huagang, President of the China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association, former member of the Party Committee and Secretary General of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, Liu Andong, Vice President of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association, Zhu Guosen, Standing Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of the Shougang Group Party Committee, Su Changyong, Deputy Secretary General of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association, and Li Yongjun, Secretary and Director of the Party Committee of the Metallurgical Industry Economic Development Research Center, jointly launched the release ceremony of the "Blue Book of Social Responsibility of the China Iron and Steel Industry (2025)".
Liu Andong stated that the steel industry is an important foundational industry of the national economy. It is not only a key force in ensuring the security of the industrial supply chain and supporting the construction of a strong manufacturing country, but also a key area for controlling energy consumption and carbon emissions. With the transformation and upgrading of the Chinese economy, the high-quality development of the steel industry is directly related to the security and stability of the national industrial chain and supply chain, as well as the overall goal of the country's "dual carbon" and manufacturing power strategy.
At present, the national level is promoting large-scale equipment updates and deepening the implementation of policies such as building green and low-carbon supply chains, which puts higher demands on green innovation and responsibility for basic raw material industries such as steel. Therefore, actively fulfilling social responsibilities in the steel industry is no longer a single domain's own homework, but an inevitable responsibility to integrate into the new industrialization process and serve the overall national strategy.
From a content perspective, the "Blue Book of Social Responsibility for China's Steel Industry 2025" is based on the overall situation, deeply analyzing the concept of social responsibility and the inherent connection between industry development, assessing new requirements under the new situation, focusing on key issues such as environment, climate, and supply chain. Through comprehensive questionnaire and report analysis, it demonstrates the progress and effectiveness of social responsibility practices in the steel industry. The Blue Book has selected a batch of excellent cases that can be replicated and promoted, showcasing the actions and performance of the industry from green and low-carbon, technological innovation to rural revitalization and corporate governance, providing replicable and promotable examples for future development.
Liu Andong stated that as a global steel and consumer power, the practice of social responsibility in China's steel industry is of significant importance and is a key link in enhancing the global competitiveness and reputation of Chinese manufacturing. The China Iron and Steel Industry Association has always attached great importance to and promoted industry social responsibility work from multiple levels. With the joint efforts of the vast number of member units in the Chinese steel industry, the Chinese steel industry has compiled and released the "Blue Book of Steel Industry Social Responsibility" for four consecutive years, which has aroused warm response and attention both inside and outside the industry, playing a positive role in promoting Chinese steel enterprises to fulfill their social responsibilities.
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