ResponsibleSteel’s 2026 Progress Report captures a year marked by deepening global alignment and strengthened member commitment to building the ecosystem that enables responsible, low‑emission and near‑zero steelmaking to thrive.

The ResponsibleSteel Public Summary Template Version 2.1 is a required format for the public summary report. It is designated for use by the ResponsibleSteel Secretariat and certification bodies following a successful audit.

Efforts to increase alignment and enable interoperability between frameworks and standards are encouraging comparisons and estimations of equivalency. Conversion between jurisdictional standards is likely to become necessary to facilitate fair terms of trade. A framework is needed to shape how interoperability should support credible claims and trusted data for comparison and equivalency. This document provides such a framework, including the principles and procedures to be observed.

This timeline outlines the process for the standard revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard.

This guide outlines ResponsibleSteel certification for use by sites, covering criteria, audit processes, and compliance requirements.

Our Constitution sets out how ResponsibleSteel operates, including how decisions are made and what is expected of members.

The 2025 Progress Report highlights the continued expansion of ResponsibleSteel’s global network and the growing impact of its International Production Standard. The report reviews major milestones achieved throughout 2024, including new site certifications, strengthened collaboration with industry partners, and progress across climate, social and environmental performance areas.

This application form is to be completed by certification bodies seeking approval as a ResponsibleSteel certification body.

Membership fees are based on the type, size and/or purpose of an organisation. These fees help to support the good governance and operations of our globally recognised standards.

The Production Standard outlines ResponsibleSteel's requirements for the responsible sourcing and production of steel, as a tool for achieving ResponsibleSteel’s purpose: to maximise steel’s contribution to a sustainable society.

Consultation Paper for the review and revision of the International Production Standard.

Terms of Reference for the review and revision of the International Production Standard, 2024