ResponsibleSteel GUIDES

Supporting you to take the next step

Access a series of how-to and introductory guides for people and businesses looking to learn more about ResponsibleSteel and our approach to the socially and environmentally responsible production of net-zero steel.

Introduction to ResponsibleSteel with overview of steel industry impact, opportunity for change, and collaboration with members including buyers, processors, NGOs, academics, consultants, and trade associations.

Introduction to ResponsibleSteel

This two-pager outlines how we're driving the responsible production of steel with the support of our membership via our standards and certification programme.

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Understanding ResponsibleSteel Certification

This guide sets out the types of ResponsibleSteel Certification and outlines the key differences between Steel and Core Site Certification.

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Responsible Steel certification overview explaining the importance of responsible practices in steelmaking, featuring stats on over 80 core certified sites across 14 countries, descriptions of Core Site Certification and Certified Steel with emphasis on social and environmental aspects, decarbonisation, and responsible materials sourcing.
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The 13 Principles

This two-pager provides an overview of ResponsibleSteel's 13 Principles for the responsible sourcing and production of steel.

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ResponsibleSteel's 13 Principles including Corporate Leadership, Social, Environmental and Governance Management Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Decommissioning and Closure, and Occupational Health and Safety with related icons.

The Decarbonisation Progress Levels

This two-pager outlines ResponsibleSteel's approach to reducing emissions, explaining how the Decarbonisation Progress Levels work.

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Chart illustrating ResponsibleSteel’s Decarbonisation Progress Levels with four levels of CO2 emissions reduction from crude steel, showing scrap share of metallics input increasing from 0% to 100%, supporting text about steel's role in reducing emissions towards net zero by 2023.

The Materials Sourcing Progress Levels

This two-pager outlines ResponsibleSteel's approach to responsible sourcing, explaining how the Materials Sourcing Progress Levels work.

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Infographic titled 'Understanding the Materials Sourcing Progress Levels' by Responsible Steel, detailing steel supply chain complexities, environmental and social risks, and a four-step management cycle: Plan, Do, Check, Act for steelmakers to ensure ESG risk management and traceability.
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ResponsibleSteel for Buyers

This guide outlines how ResponsibleSteel certification can support buyers in evaluating a steelmaker's management of sustainability topics.

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ResponsibleSteel Guide for Buyers infographic detailing ResponsibleSteel's standards, certifications, support for procurement, and benefits for steelmakers, including emission reduction targets and supply chain risk mitigation.
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ResponsibleSteel for Investors

This guide outlines how ResponsibleSteel certification can support investors in evaluating a steelmaker's management of sustainability topics.

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ResponsibleSteel Guide for Investors explaining the certification's role in promoting responsible steel production with key benefits and core site certification details.
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