The May edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is out!

Preparations are underway for ResponsibleSteel’s involvement in London Climate Action Week, including a Member Reception to mark the 10-year anniversary of ResponsibleSteel, and a Finance Working Group focused on unlocking transition finance - see below for more details.

In this newsletter we also share updates from across the system, including GHG assurance workshops, progress on the Standard Revision, and CEO Annie Heaton’s recent speech at an offshore wind production event in China.

Finally, we spotlight upcoming audits, assurance discussions and new guidance shaping responsible sourcing across the value chain.

Read the full May newsletter here.

Highlights

Member Reception at London Climate Action Week

We are delighted to confirm that the ResponsibleSteel Member Reception will take place during London Climate Action Week, bringing our community together in person to celebrate a major milestone - 10 years of ResponsibleSteel.

The reception will be held on Monday 22 June, supported by BCG and taking place at their office. It will provide an opportunity for members to reconnect with peers from across the network, celebrate our collective progress and look ahead to the next chapter for responsible steel production and sourcing.

Finance Working Group

We are also pleased to highlight that the next edition in our Finance Working Group series is set to take place in London on the same day - Monday 22 June - as the Member Reception, and is also kindly supported by BCG. This closed-door roundtable will bring together senior representatives from financial institutions, steelmakers and other partners to continue strategic discussions on how to mobilise and de-risk transition finance for the steel sector.

LESS Publishes Statement on ESPR Delegated Act

The Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) initiative has published a new public statement in response to the ESPR Delegated Act, outlining the initiative’s position and key considerations for the steel sector.

The statement has also been shared with media contacts and via LinkedIn to encourage broader industry engagement and discussion. Members and stakeholders are encouraged to read and share the statement across their networks to help raise awareness of the issues addressed.

WMBC Campaign: Seizing the Electric Advantage

The We Mean Business Coalition’s “Seizing the Electric Advantage” campaign is inviting companies to support a new global business statement ahead of London Climate Action Week.

The campaign highlights how electrification powered by clean, locally generated electricity can provide a practical and commercially available pathway to stronger competitiveness, lower energy costs over time, improved resilience and long-term economic growth.

Other updates included:

• Information on recent GHG Assurance and Claims Workshops
• ResponsibleSteel's CEO Annie Heaton speaking at Dajin Offshore's event in China
• Updates on the Standard's revision process
• Details on the upcoming Calibration Workshop for auditors
• Upcoming audits