The April edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is out!

This month’s newsletter reflects a particularly active and exciting period for ResponsibleSteel, with progress across key areas of our work.

Momentum toward more responsible steel production continues to build. In this newsletter, we’re pleased to share our 2026 Progress Report, highlighting a year of progress through global partnerships, new certifications and growing impact across the steel value chain.

We also share updates on our upcoming AGM, the certification of ArcelorMittal Hamburg (the only operating DRI-EAF site in Europe), and new tools such as our GHG emissions intensity calculator. This edition includes a Q&A with our Director of Programmes on next steps following the publication of our joint just transition report with IRMA, as well as new perspectives from the steel value chain on the importance of interoperability.

Read the full April newsletter here.

Highlights

ResponsibleSteel’s 2026 Progress Report

We’re pleased to launch the latest edition of our annual ResponsibleSteel Progress Report, which captures a year of continued progress through global partnerships, new certifications and growing impact across the steel value chain, despite a demanding operating environment.

ResponsibleSteel AGM & Q2 Member Meeting 

ResponsibleSteel members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 May, taking place online from 12:00–12:30 (GMT+1). 

The AGM will be followed by the Q2 Member Meeting from 12:30–13:30, where we will share updates on recent work, key developments and priorities for the year ahead. A minimum participation of 10% of Business Members and 10% of Civil Society Members is required for the AGM to proceed, so member attendance is essential. 

Building a better assurance experience

ResponsibleSteel is developing a new Assurance Management Portal as a major investment in improving our certification system. The portal will streamline assurance processes, reduce manual work and improve visibility across the certification journey, making the system more efficient, transparent, user‑friendly and consistent for members, sites, auditors, and certification bodies.

Looking ahead: Member reception at London Climate Action Week

We’re planning a ResponsibleSteel Member Reception during London Climate Action Week to bring our community together in person. 

The reception will mark 10 years of ResponsibleSteel, offering a chance to celebrate our collective progress, reconnect with fellow members and build new relationships across the network.

Celebrating the certification of ArcelorMittal Hamburg

ArcelorMittal’s Hamburg site has achieved ResponsibleSteel Core Site Certification, marking an important milestone for Europe’s only direct reduced iron (DRI)–electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking site. Awarded following a rigorous two‑year independent audit by GUTcert, the certification recognises the site’s performance against ResponsibleSteel’s International Production Standard and its commitment to responsible steelmaking across environmental, social and governance issues. The certification highlights credible progress towards lower‑emission steel, underpinned by transparency, strong health and safety practices, and continuous improvement.

Other updates included:

• ResponsibleSteel’s Principle 10: A checklist to assess steel industry progress on fossil fuel phase-out
• What’s next on just transition? In conversation with ResponsibleSteel’s Director of Programmes, Amy Jackson
• ResponsibleSteel GHG emissions intensity calculator
• Interoperability insights from the Chinese value chain
• New members, C2Carbon and Tanzania Wote Equality Alliance (TAWEA)
• Upcoming audits