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 standards 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 ResponsibleSteel's calculations using data from RMI and 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.

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We have over 150 members working to deliver on our mission to drive responsible steel production.

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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.

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We have over 80 ResponsibleSteel certified sites globally, producing over 130 million tonnes of steel annually.

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Over 230,000 workers are covered by ResponsibleSteel site certification.

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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.

Certified sites around the world

April 27, 2024
Acciai Speciali Terni
April 27, 2024
Acciai Speciali Terni
All locations
42.5662529311709
12.667627246472012
January 16, 2023
Aperam South America
January 16, 2023
Aperam South America
All locations
-19.53147032908079
-42.64391657086092
September 20, 2021
Aperam Stainless Belgium
September 20, 2021
Aperam Stainless Belgium
All locations
50.40964585034668
4.447118014808606
September 20, 2021
Aperam Stainless France
September 20, 2021
Aperam Stainless France
All locations
46.601350213798305
4.066120450600725
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Belgium
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Belgium
All locations
51.048512025804456
3.7311679917312413
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange S.A. Luxembourg
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange S.A. Luxembourg
All locations
49.502457712390964
5.970693030469635
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH Germany
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH Germany
All locations
53.0804246762212
8.803918728545735
January 11, 2024
ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.
January 11, 2024
ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.
All locations
43.25369108002955
-79.87822550452988
March 25, 2024
ArcelorMittal Duisburg
March 25, 2024
ArcelorMittal Duisburg
All locations
51.458608846884204
6.744497756013951
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH Germany
July 19, 2021
ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH Germany
All locations
52.14427676957015
14.637099573549643
May 13, 2022
ArcelorMittal España S.A Spain
May 13, 2022
ArcelorMittal España S.A Spain
All locations
43.53273881185594
-5.66393217547779
May 12, 2022
ArcelorMittal France, Cluster North
May 12, 2022
ArcelorMittal France, Cluster North
All locations
51.03265086292352
2.383233572839601
December 20, 2022
ArcelorMittal Monlevade Brazil
December 20, 2022
ArcelorMittal Monlevade Brazil
All locations
-19.80853976159233
-43.17524232793941
May 2, 2022
ArcelorMittal Méditerranée France
May 2, 2022
ArcelorMittal Méditerranée France
All locations
43.44137074528932
4.9392545789206
August 25, 2022
ArcelorMittal Poland
August 25, 2022
ArcelorMittal Poland
All locations
52.2723101055359
21.016142197943118
July 5, 2023
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Zaragoza S.L.
July 5, 2023
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Zaragoza S.L.
All locations
41.649631618625
-0.8912048714312693
January 21, 2022
ArcelorMittal Tubarão Brazil
January 21, 2022
ArcelorMittal Tubarão Brazil
All locations
-28.481727910082448
-49.0068948073325
March 10, 2023
ArcelorMittal Vega Brazil
March 10, 2023
ArcelorMittal Vega Brazil
All locations
-26.25060332405963
-48.63604636733421
January 24, 2023
ArcelorMittal Warszawa Sp. z o.o., Poland
January 24, 2023
ArcelorMittal Warszawa Sp. z o.o., Poland
All locations
52.22819703107321
21.021362017295267
August 9, 2024
Big River Steel
August 9, 2024
Big River Steel
All locations
34.69523941025999
-92.44862210623273
February 1, 2022
BlueScope Australian Steel Products Manufacturing
February 1, 2022
BlueScope Australian Steel Products Manufacturing
All locations
-34.48334145505267
150.90465657963946
September 4, 2023
BlueScope Australian Steel Products Manufacturing
September 4, 2023
BlueScope Australian Steel Products Manufacturing
All locations
-38.27198222152327
145.02076369337874
February 26, 2024
BlueScope Vietnam
February 26, 2024
BlueScope Vietnam
All locations
10.585382925251357
107.04742358317276
July 24, 2023
Borçelik Çelik Sanayii Ticaret A.Ş
July 24, 2023
Borçelik Çelik Sanayii Ticaret A.Ş
All locations
40.43178437513712
29.15603811217131
November 17, 2023
Industeel Belgium
November 17, 2023
Industeel Belgium
All locations
50.405849760189895
4.395830781239593
November 17, 2023
Industeel France
November 17, 2023
Industeel France
All locations
46.805245428481896
4.427175101826936
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Advanced Materials
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Advanced Materials
All locations
60.14848148199947
16.176047650302078
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Advanced Materials
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Advanced Materials
All locations
51.260960448543194
7.518974202031121
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Stainless Europe
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Stainless Europe
All locations
65.77081578110952
24.191754302671246
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Stainless Europe
March 15, 2024
Outokumpu Business Line Stainless Europe
All locations
51.29946656323011
6.549547712172396
October 12, 2022
POSCO Gwangyang South Korea
October 12, 2022
POSCO Gwangyang South Korea
All locations
35.054461180954696
127.64239749072271
October 12, 2022
POSCO Pohang South Korea
October 12, 2022
POSCO Pohang South Korea
All locations
36.01037310023266
129.39249594922057
March 27, 2024
SIJ - Slovenska Industrija Jekla
March 27, 2024
SIJ - Slovenska Industrija Jekla
All locations
46.03974902169015
14.480433708949322
October 28, 2022
Tata Jamshedpur India
October 28, 2022
Tata Jamshedpur India
All locations
22.805859977078516
86.2087962330367
January 15, 2024
Tata Steel Kalinganagar India
January 15, 2024
Tata Steel Kalinganagar India
All locations
20.2700451948377
85.76072429009174
December 19, 2023
Tata Steel Meramandali India
December 19, 2023
Tata Steel Meramandali India
All locations
20.77855559292827
85.33556480851591
May 15, 2023
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe S.L. Spain
May 15, 2023
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe S.L. Spain
All locations
39.47006618497665
-0.37524636305085735
October 7, 2021
voestalpine Linz Austria
October 7, 2021
voestalpine Linz Austria
All locations
48.30599806750292
14.287577721331136
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ResponsibleSteel recognises the Copper Mark as an input material programme for Progress Levels 1 to 3 of the International Production Standard

The steel sector relies heavily on mined and processed minerals as an input to production processes. To help ensure that steel companies can increasingly source minerals from responsible suppliers, ResponsibleSteel recognises input material programmes that are well placed to credibly verify the ESG performance of suppliers.

The Copper Mark is the leading assurance framework for the responsible production of Copper, Molybdenum, Nickel, and Zinc, with the latter three being important contributors to the steel value chain.

The Copper Mark submitted a self-assessment of their Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA 3.0) in December 2023 for recognition against the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard. Following a public consultation and additional improvements, the Copper Mark is now a recognised programme for Progress Levels 1, 2 and 3 of Principle 3’s responsible sourcing requirements. It is the fourth programme to achieve recognition by ResponsibleSteel.

Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel commented, “A product’s sustainability goes far beyond the boundary of the site where it is produced. It’s imperative not only that steelmakers are operating responsibly but that they are also able to source input materials responsibly. That means seeking credible verification that the metals and ores they are buying come from mines subject to the same principles as they demonstrate with ResponsibleSteel. Recognising the Copper Mark as the fourth input programme under Principle 3 of our Production Standard will go a long way in supporting steelmakers looking to source zinc, molybdenum and nickel from suppliers complying with rigorous ESG standards, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the ResponsibleSteel ecosystem.”

“We welcome this recognition as it will help buyers of zinc, molybdenum and nickel materials on the journey towards Certified Steel. It marks another step in making the standards and assurance landscape collaborative and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain”, said Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director at the Copper Mark.

Find out more about the Copper Mark here or learn more about ResponsibleSteel’s recognition process here.

November 7, 2024
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October 2024 Newsletter

It's been another busy month for ResponsibleSteel! The consultation on the Production Standard is still open - and we really encourage anyone who has any feedback on this important document to take part. Our latest opinion piece with Reuters explored the crucial role of credible certification in the steel industry’s journey to responsible net zero. Dr Alli Devlin, our Senior Decarbonisation Advisor, represented us at the ICDA ESG Technical Summit in Brussels, where she shared some valuable insights on decarbonisation.

We are also happy to welcome four new members to ResponsibleSteel representing a diverse set of interests. Looking ahead, we are calling on members to join a working group on our approach to science-based target setting, and will also be working on a membership survey and interviews in the coming weeks.

In this month's newsletter, you will find key updates including:

  • Our newest members
  • Upcoming trainings
  • Opportunities to join the team and get involved in our work
  • And more!

Click here to view ResponsibleSteel's October 2024 newsletter.

October 31, 2024
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Updates to the 2025 membership fee structure

ResponsibleSteel recently updated our membership fee structure to allow for a fairer reflection of company size and ensure our administrative costs are covered.

These changes were approved by the ResponsibleSteel Board of Directors in September 2024 and will take effect on January 1st, 2025

Key changes to the 2025 membership fees:

1. Revised fees for smaller members: To cover the administrative costs of collecting our membership fees, we have made revisions to the lower tier fees.

2. Introduction of new revenue tier: The lower end of the current fee structure has a steep jump-up in fees. As a result, we will introduce an additional revenue tier (from $1m to $10m).

3. ‘Non-profit’ category changes to ‘Civil Society’: The ‘Non-profit’ classification will be renamed as ‘Civil Society’ to better reflect our membership categories. Civil society membership will continue to be free of charge.

4. Trade Associations: From 2025, trade associations will be charged fees as per other Associate members, regardless of non-profit status, in keeping with other membership associations in our industry.

Members will see these changes reflected in their 2025 membership invoices that will be issued towards the end of the year. We believe these updates will ensure continued inclusivity while maintaining the financial sustainability of our programme.

View a full breakdown of ResponsibleSteel's 2025 membership fees here.

October 8, 2024
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