ArcelorMittal Mexico has published its first ever first Corporate Responsibility report.

ArcelorMittal Mexico is the largest steel producer and slab exporter in Mexico. With industrial presence in four states, ArcelorMittal Mexico produced 3.8 million of tonnes of steel and 3.95 million tonnes of iron ore in 2010.

This first Corporate Responsibility report from the country highlights the work taking place in the four priority areas: investing in our people, making steel more sustainable, enriching our communities and transparent governance.

Key points include:

84% of blast furnace gas was recycled to produce electricity used internally at ArcelorMittal Mexico operations

Three sites achieved ISO 14001 certification and highlights of Lazaro Cardenas’ 653 acre environmental reserve are presented under the Sustainability section

Investments of USD 445,000 were provided to local community projects

50 stakeholder engagement meetings held during 2010