Esfahan Oil Refining Company (EORC) won the “Advanced Social Responsibility Excellence” award and received an environmental commendation from the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) at the fifth “Public Relations and Social Responsibility Festival” (Good Brand), held on Tuesday, September 15, at the National Library Conference Center in Tehran.
At the ceremony, Dr. Leila Soltani, Head of Public Relations and International Affairs of EORC, accepted the award on behalf of the company’s CEO, Dr. Gholamreza Bagheri Dizaj.
This achievement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to promoting a culture of social responsibility, sustainable development, and compliance with environmental standards, and it reinforces EORC’s position as a leading organization in social responsibility.
The festival’s jury noted that social responsibility is no longer just a slogan but a fundamental strategy for organizational credibility and survival, praising Esfahan Oil Refining Company’s performance for its scientific, strategic, and communication-driven approach. In their evaluations, judges considered criteria such as transparency, accountability, social auditing, and constructive stakeholder engagement, identifying the company as a successful model in social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
EORC through implementing social responsibility and environmental programs in the educational, healthcare, social, and environmental sectors—including participation in conservation initiatives, green projects, seawater transfer schemes, and the improvement of educational infrastructure in underserved areas— has demonstrated that it pursues social responsibility and environmental protection beyond organizational boundaries and makes a meaningful contribution to the country’s sustainable development.
