We’re shaping a more responsible steel industry.
We have the opportunity to do things differently
ResponsibleSteel is a global, not-for-profit organisation created to maximise steel’s contribution to a sustainable world. Working collaboratively with our members, we have developed an independent standard and certification programme for steel via a process that aims to align with the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice. Together, we are setting the global standard for responsibly produced net-zero steel.
We’re at a pivotal moment in the steel industry
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the steelmaking process, from the extraction of raw materials to the production of steel, accounts for 10% of global GHG emissions. We face a collective challenge to transform the industry, reducing global emissions while ensuring a just transition for workers and local communities.
We have over 150 members working to deliver on our mission to drive responsible steel production.
According to the IEA's Net Zero Emissions Scenario, we need to reduce steel industry emissions by at least 90% by 2050, compared to 2022.
We have over 80 ResponsibleSteel certified sites globally, producing over 130 million tonnes of steel annually.
Over 230,000 workers are covered by ResponsibleSteel site certification.
Around 40% of ResponsibleSteel certified sites producing crude steel use EAFs.
This is the future of steel
Our members are at the heart of our work
ResponsibleSteel’s membership consists of representatives from across the steel value chain, including businesses, NGOs, trade associations, and other organisations with an interest in our mission. This means our standards are uniquely shaped by multiple perspectives, and their adoption requires the support of both business and civil society members. We encourage organisations globally to join us to create lasting impact for people and the planet.
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July 2024 Newsletter
Earlier in July we were pleased to announce the release of our 1.5°C pathway report, alongside welcoming new members and celebrating new certifications. Looking ahead to August, we invite you to join our Principle 10 webinar to learn more about our approach to climate change and GHGs. Additionally, ResponsibleSteel will be on the ground at New York Climate Week in September - if you’re attending and would like to meet with us, please get in contact!
In this month's newsletter, you will find key updates including:
- Our latest report
- New members and certifications
- Upcoming webinars
- And more from the team!
Click here to view ResponsibleSteel's July 2024 newsletter.
Member webinar: Understanding ResponsibleSteel's approach to climate change and greenhouse gases
Join us in this webinar to hear more about ResponsibleSteel's approach to tackling climate change and driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the steel industry.
The webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams on Friday, August 2nd at 8 am (BST) and will last one hour. A second webinar will be held later in the day at 4 pm (BST) to accommodate other time zones.
Principle 10 of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard provides a comprehensive approach for the steel industry to drive down emissions. This webinar will provide members with an essential understanding of Principle 10 and how it can be applied.
Learn more about the Production Standard and Principle 10 here.
If you would like to join this webinar for ResponsibleSteel members, please contact our Head of Membership and Communications, Joe Woodruff.
ArcelorMittal Duisburg earns ResponsibleSteel certification
Following a two-year audit process conducted by GUTcert, ArcelorMittal Duisburg has achieved Core Site Certification against the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard.
The site has been in operation since the mid-nineteenth century. Today ArcelorMittal Duisburg produces casted blooms and billets for rerolling, rolled billets for rerolling and forging, and wire rod for the automotive, energy and mechanical industries
Nico Dewachtere, Chief Operating Officer at ArcelorMittal Europe - Long Products, commented, “Achieving ResponsibleSteel certification is not only a milestone, but reflects our shared values and commitment to sustainability, integrity and responsible practices. It is our promise to the environment, to our communities and to future generations.”
ArcelorMittal Duisburg employs almost 1,000 workers and contractors. As part of the audit, 30 workers were interviewed as well as representatives from local authorities, NGOs, marginalised groups, and other stakeholders.
Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel stated, “We congratulate ArcelorMittal Duisburg on achieving this important step in their sustainability journey. The ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard covers the full spectrum of ESG issues from labour rights and health and safety to emissions reduction and water and waste management, providing the fullest picture of sustainability. Site certification comes with a clear commitment from the sites’ management team to making progress in line with the Standard, in particular on the social pillar. And as ArcelorMittal Duisburg looks to the future with the construction of its new EAF, we look forward to continuing to work with the site and support their progress on the journey toward lower emissions steel.”
The site has aligned itself with ArcelorMittal's corporate GHG target to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 35% across European operations by 2030 against a 2019 baseline.
ArcelorMittal has plans to construct an EAF at the Duisburg site, which will be supplied with low-emission sponge iron from ArcelorMittal's Hamburg site. This will allow the transition of the Duisburg site away from production using blast furnace-based pig iron to the DRI-EAF production route.
Dr Cem Kurutas, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Duisburg, praised the commitment of all involved in the certification process, saying, “I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this success. To the project managers who drove the project forward with their vision and expertise, to the teams who worked tirelessly day in, day out, and to all the employees whose dedication and hard work made this possible.”
View the certificate and read the public audit summary here.
