The three-day forum, hosted by Shiraz Petrochemical Company and
running from May 6 to May 8, brings together the heads of environmental
departments from petrochemical firms across the country, alongside executives
from the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) and the Persian Gulf
Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC). The discussions aim to integrate
environmental priorities into Iran’s Seventh National Development Plan and
strengthen alignment with international frameworks such as COP29 and COP30.
Key issues under review include minimizing industrial waste, expanding
green spaces, digitizing environmental reporting systems, and establishing a
centralized environmental data bank for the petrochemical sector. Participants
are also examining strategies for carbon emission reduction, water recycling,
and the adoption of artificial intelligence to monitor and improve
environmental performance.
The event marks a significant step toward enhancing transparency and
accountability in one of Iran’s most critical industries. It also signals a
shift toward proactive environmental governance, with officials emphasizing the
role of the petrochemical industry in meeting national sustainability targets
and engaging with global initiatives to combat plastic pollution and transition
to net-zero carbon emissions.
Strategic planning sessions are expected to yield concrete action
plans, target-setting, and resource allocation frameworks based on input from
experts and industry stakeholders.