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Holding steel to a higher standard: What is ResponsibleSteel?

Steel is everywhere. It’s in the buildings we live and work in, the cars we drive, the bridges we cross, and the products we use every day. It's an essential material in the modern world and critical to the renewable energy transition.

But steel also comes with a cost. It’s a major source of emissions, contributing to 10% of global energy-related emissions, and the way it’s produced can have serious impacts on local communities and ecosystems. With growing pressure to reduce emissions, improve supply chain practices, and meet evolving regulations, the steel industry faces a huge challenge.

That’s where ResponsibleSteel comes in.

We're a global not-for-profit organisation created to maximise steel’s contribution to a sustainable world. Our mission is to be a driving force in the production of socially and environmentally responsible near-zero steel, steel that buyers and investors can get behind.

ResponsibleSteel supports:

  • Steelmakers to demonstrate good practice on social and environmental issues, and measurable progress on decarbonisation
  • Steel buyers and investors to make informed decisions and reduce risk in their supply chains and portfolios

Together, we have the opportunity to do things differently and support the industry's transition to a responsible, low-emission future.

What we do

ResponsibleSteel is the global standards and certification initiative for the steel industry. Working collaboratively with over 160 members from across the steel supply chain and civil society, we have developed the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard via a process that uses the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice as a reference.

The ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard contains 13 Principles covering key environmental, social and governance issues identified and agreed upon by our members for the responsible production of steel. The Production Standard evaluates the full picture—not just carbon emissions, but also labour rights, human rights, water use, biodiversity, raw material sourcing, and other key issues that affect people and the planet.

Certification against the Production Standard combines all the complexities of good social and environmental performance in one indication. Steelmaking sites must undergo rigorous, third-party audits to become certified, ensuring that a site is meeting the highest environmental and social standards.

Certification provides steelmakers with a clear framework for improvement and helps buyers, investors, and other stakeholders understand whether a site is operating responsibly.

How it works

Certification is broken down into Core Site Certification and Steel Certification, or ‘Certified Steel’.

Core Site Certification against the Production Standard is the first step sites can take on their ResponsibleSteel journey. Sites undergoing Core Site Certification are evaluated against over 300 core requirements, covering the key social and environmental aspects of steelmaking such as pollution, biodiversity, water stewardship, labour rights and local communities. Core Site Certification is a major achievement, requiring commitment at the corporate level and across all of the site’s operations.

Now, steelmaking sites can build on their Core Site Certification, pursuing certification against the Production Standard’s Progress Level requirements for decarbonisation and responsible materials sourcing. The Production Standard defines four Progress Levels for the measurement of decarbonisation and responsible materials sourcing. Steelmaking sites that achieve at least Progress Level 1 for both are able to market and label their products as ‘Certified Steel’.

Why it matters

The need for reliable, consistent, comparable data in the steel industry has never been greater. Governments are introducing stricter climate disclosure regulations. Steelmakers and buyers are under pressure to reduce emissions and meet consumer demand for more sustainable products. And investors want to know which steelmakers are producing responsibly and planning for the future.

Certified Steel helps steelmakers show progress, build trust, and stand out in a competitive market. And it gives buyers and investors the confidence that a site has not only met the strong environmental and social criteria required for Core Site Certification, but is also making measurable progress on decarbonisation and materials sourcing. Certified Steel:

  • Assures that steelmakers are meeting the highest social and environmental standards
  • Offers credible, comparable emissions data to simplify decision-making
  • Reduces supply chain and financial risks, protecting reputation and value

Working together to shape steel’s future

The industry will not transform overnight. And the transition cannot be left to steelmakers alone. Driving progress in the industry will require clear demand signals from steel buyers and backing from investors. That’s why we are working closely with buyers and investors to forge a path to a sustainable future for steel. Together, we’re helping to build a global market that is better for people, for business, and for the planet.

If you want to learn more, get involved, or see how ResponsibleSteel could support your work, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s take steel from strength to strength.

Learn more about ResponsibleSteel standards and certification here.

Are you a steel buyer or investor? Find out how you can get involved here.

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ResponsibleSteel publishes fundamentals for GHG emissions accounting and classification to drive transparency, comparability, and decarbonisation progress

To help improve the accessibility of ResponsibleSteel’s emissions methodology and accelerate robust emissions accounting and reporting, ResponsibleSteel has today published extracts from Principle 10 of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard relating to Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions.

Importantly, this is not an independent standard against which steelmakers can make certification claims. Instead, ResponsibleSteel's Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification is designed as a valuable resource for steelmakers, steel buyers, policymakers, investors, and civil society organisations to use as a reference to measure and track progress as the global industry transitions to lower-emission production practices.

The document aims to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of emissions accounting and reporting across the global steel industry by outlining three of Principle 10’s fundamental components:

  1. ResponsibleSteel’s methodology for the calculation and disclosure of crude steel GHG emissions intensity at the site level.
  2. ResponsibleSteel’s classification system to assess a steelmaking site’s decarbonisation progress.
  3. ResponsibleSteel requirements for GHG emissions intensity declarations at product-level.

ResponsibleSteel’s “Decarbonisation Scale” approach enables all steelmaking sites, globally, to be compared on a like-for-like basis, based on transparent and fair accounting rules. By adopting this approach, the industry has the opportunity to increase the transparency and consistency of emissions data across the value chain, reducing administrative burdens and enabling more effective implementation of decarbonisation policies and mechanisms.

This new publication will be particularly valuable for stakeholders either looking to align with ResponsibleSteel’s approach or to build interoperability between GHG-specific frameworks, regulations, and procurement systems.

It is important to note that no claims relating to ResponsibleSteel certification, or its equivalency, or Decarbonisation Progress Level achievement, can be made based on this document alone. The document only represents a subset of Principle 10, which in full also addresses corporate commitments to the Paris Agreement, climate-related financial disclosures, and additional site-level emissions reductions. Nor does it include any of the other 12 Principles outlined in the Production Standard relating to the responsible production of steel.

We believe that truly responsible steel production requires steelmakers to go beyond decarbonisation and take steps to mitigate other social and environmental impacts. But amidst the growing urgency of the climate crisis, ResponsibleSteel remains committed to supporting global steel decarbonisation through practical tools developed with multi-stakeholder support. This latest publication reflects that commitment to offering robust, credible, scalable tools to accelerate emissions reductions at scale.

For any questions about the use or development of ResponsibleSteel’s Emissions Metrics, please contact standards@responsiblesteel.org.

Learn more about ResponsibleSteel’s Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification here.

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ResponsibleSteel and LESS aisbl urge robust, scrap-conscious approach to effective European steel decarbonisation 

ResponsibleSteel and the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS aisbl) today jointly release a new policy briefing, ‘The Steel Decarbonisation Scale’, urging European policymakers to adopt a more robust and realistic approach to steel decarbonisation—one that recognises the physical limits of scrap supply and incentivises genuine emissions reductions across all steel production routes.  

The study highlights that Europe’s steel industry, as the world’s second-largest producer, is responsible for 6% of the European Union’s total emissions. With ambitious EU targets aiming for a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050, the way steel decarbonisation is measured and incentivised is of critical importance.  

A key finding of the study is that current policy discussions, including the European Steel and Metals Action Plan (ESMAP) and proposals for voluntary carbon labels for steel, risk undermining climate goals if they fail to account for the fundamental constraints on scrap availability. Despite a high global steel recycling rate of 85%, only about 32% of the world’s demand for new steel can currently be met with recycled scrap due to the long lifetime of steel products, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). While the amount of available scrap is set to increase, the IEA estimates that scrap will still only be sufficient to meet 46% of steel demand by 2050.

“Steel decarbonisation requires an appropriate base for comparing steel products in terms of their global climate impact,” said Dr. Martin Theuringer, Secretary General of LESS aisbl. “Scrap is a valuable and limited resource. Any label or standard that ignores this risks distorting markets and ultimately slowing down the transition to truly low-emission steel. Our approach ensures that both primary and scrap-based production are incentivised to decarbonise, not just to compete for a fixed pool of scrap.”  

ResponsibleSteel and LESS propose the adoption of a “steel decarbonisation scale” that complements traditional carbon footprinting by explicitly accounting for the ratio of scrap and primary iron used in steelmaking. This approach, already recognised by the G7 and incorporated into international standards, would:  

  • Prevent fruitless competition for a limited scrap supply  
  • Incentivise decarbonisation across all steel production routes  
  • Promote technology-neutral, WTO-compliant solutions  
  • Support the competitiveness of European industry while advancing global climate goals  

“A European label for steel is a great opportunity to incentivise steelmakers to become globally competitive on their real decarbonisation progress,” said Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel. “A well-designed classification system will do this by taking into account scrap content in addition to the measurement of steel‘s carbon intensity, recognising that scrap will at best provide half of the world’s steel by 2050. As a result, this ‘steel decarbonisation scale’ approach incentivises investments that drive progress in the steelmaking process itself, whether in primary or secondary iron and steel making.”  

The two organisations call on the European Commission to integrate the steel decarbonisation scale into the development of voluntary labels, lead markets, and investment support mechanisms, ensuring that future measures are effective, fair, and aligned with Europe’s climate ambitions.

Download the briefing here.

Access ResponsibleSteel’s approach to GHG emissions metrics here.

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ResponsibleSteel publishes second annual Progress Report

ResponsibleSteel is fast becoming the reference tool to drive the demand, policy, and finance levers necessary for the steel industry’s transition, providing a sustainability roadmap that customers, communities, investors, and workers can all get behind.

ResponsibleSteel’s annual Progress Report provides an opportunity to measure and report on the progress of our programmes, celebrating our milestones and identifying areas for learning and improvement.

In this second ResponsibleSteel Progress Report, we track the development of new work undertaken in 2024, the growth of ResponsibleSteel's membership, and the progress of our certification programme as we look toward 2030 and beyond.

2024 was a challenging year for the industry, but despite setbacks, we continued to see real determination and progress.

In 2024, we saw a 34% increase in the number of Certified Sites, bringing the total up to 87. And we saw the first sites complete re-certifications, a true testament to the enduring value of ResponsibleSteel certification. Critically, the first Certified Steel was also launched on the market – 2.4 million tonnes produced by U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel site – marking a new era of progress.

This Progress Report examines the growth of ResponsibleSteel’s certification programme and membership in 2024, as well as featuring other highlights from the year, including:

  • The launch of the International Production Standard Version 2.1
  • The launch of a draft Chain of Custody Standard
  • The publication of our report, Charting Progress to 1.5°C through certification
  • Insights into the value of ResponsibleSteel membership and certification from our 2024 Membership Survey

Looking to the future, we continue to build on work begun in 2024 to build a market for responsibly produced, near-zero steel by engaging with and mobilising policymakers, investors, and buyers of steel.

Read the full report to find out more about our progress in 2024 and plans for 2025.

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ResponsibleSteel – AGM 13th May 2020

ResponsibleSteel held its 2020 AGM on 13th May at 19:00 Melbourne time. The annual financial report and Director’s & Co Chair’s Report were unanimously approved.

A notice of resignation of Directorship was received from Matthew Wenban-Smith effective 14 May 2020.

The following were voted in as Directors of the ResponsibleSteel Board:

Alan Knight – ArcelorMittal

Gerry Tidd – BlueScope Steel

Francis Sullivan – HSBC

Andrew Marjoribanks – Independent Board Member

Giulia Carbone – IUCN

Matthias Hartwich – IndustriALL

Thomas Maddox – Fauna & Flora

With the following elected Office Bearers:

Alan Knight as Co Chair

Gerry Tidd as Co Chair

Francis Sullivan as Deputy Chair

The Secretariat would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the Directors on their elections and we look forward to working with them over the coming year.

If you have any questions or would like access to the detailed minutes, please get in touch with George Deslandes – gdeslandes@responsiblesteel.org

May 26, 2020
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Public consultation on Steel Product Certification Requirements – schedule update

As announced in our last newsletter, ResponsibleSteel is in the process of developing additional requirements in relation to raw materials and greenhouse gas emissions. While meeting the requirements published in November 2019 will allow steel sites to make claims about the way their site is operated, meeting the additional requirements will enable sites to also make claims about their steel products.

In developing the additional requirements, we held working group meetings and discussed the received input with our Board. Over the next weeks, we will revise our draft requirements before publishing them for stakeholder consultation. ResponsibleSteel stakeholders are advised that the first public consultation will take place between late July and late September.

Further information on the working groups are available on the Resources page.

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with George Deslandes – gdeslandes@responsiblesteel.org

May 26, 2020
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ResponsibleSteel Virtual Members’ Meeting 2020

The ResponsibleSteel Members’ Meeting is taking place this year on 24th and 25th June.  This will be a chance for our members – full members as well as associate members – to discuss ongoing ResponsibleSteel developments.

The meeting this year focuses on two specific issues: the requirements that steelmakers will need to meet to make claims about the steel products they produce and sell; and the development of the new ResponsibleSteel constitution.

Restrictions to control the coronavirus pandemic mean that the meeting will be virtual, rather than in person.  Since we want to cover multiple time zones we cannot do full day sessions. Instead, we will hold 2-hour sessions and will repeat them so that all our members have an opportunity to participate.

On the 24th June, we will focus on the additional requirements in relation to GHG and raw materials that we are currently developing.  The ResponsibleSteel Board has decided to give Members more opportunity to engage in the development of these additional requirements before they are launched for public consultation and we want to use the Members meeting to provide that opportunity.  Draft proposals will be circulated in advance of the meeting, and the formal public consultation process will take place after the Members’ have had the opportunity to review and comment.

On 25th June ResponsibleSteel will seek feedback from members on a new draft constitution.

There is still time to join ResponsibleSteel in advance of the Members’ Meeting.  If you would like to know more, please look at the membership pages of our website, or contact George Deslandes at gdeslandes@responsiblesteel.org for more information.

May 26, 2020
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ResponsibleSteel Stakeholder Panel on Coronavirus

On 31st March ResponsibleSteel board members from IUCN, IndustriALL, ArcelorMittal and BlueScope Steel took part in an on-line panel to reflect on how the coronavirus crisis was affecting them personally and professionally, and to consider potential long-term effects.

The breadth and depth of impacts across such diverse organisations and across all geographies was striking. Giulia Carbone of IUCN noted that 2020 was to have been a ‘super year’ for biodiversity. But the pandemic has disrupted the quadrennial World Conservation Congress, the meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the launch of a new global framework to protect life on earth. Alan Knight and Gerry Tidd, of ArcelorMittal and BlueScope Steel considered that while steelmaking is used to economic cycles, the severity, suddenness and global nature of the crisis created by the coronavirus is unprecedented. Markets are drying up and companies are fighting for survival. And Matthias Hartwich of IndustriALL observed that the crisis has put workers’ health at risk as companies try to continue to operate, and yet also threatens workers’ rights as businesses lay workers off without proper consultation or provision.

But perhaps just as striking were the personal commonalities. All four speakers were speaking from their homes. All four organisations were having to cope with new ways of working, trying to keep staff safe while maintaining core tasks, and having to deal with restrictions on travel and meetings.

And all four drew attention to surprising linkages – the impacts on small NGOs as their partnerships with businesses are affected, just as small and large businesses are struggling financially with knock on effects through global supply chains. The fact that 80% of the oxygen supplied to hospitals in New South Wales is a by-product of BlueScope’s steelmaking. Or that ArcelorMittal’s 3D printing capacity has been repurposed for the manufacture of ventilators.

Looking to the future Alan Knight reflected on what the crisis may mean for sustainable development and the climate debate. While it is too early to know, he hoped that there would be recognition of the deep connections between different systems, and the strength and resilience of governments, NGOs and businesses working together towards common social and environmental goals.

Thank you to all our speakers.

Please follow these links for more insight into how ArcelorMittal, BlueScope Steel, IndustriALL and IUCN are responding to coronavirus covid-19.

April 29, 2020
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ERM CVS joins ResponsibleSteel™

ERM CVS is the independent Certification and Verification business within the ERM global sustainability services group with access to a network of 5500 practitioners in 40 countries to deliver innovative 3rd party assurance to manage sustainability challenges.

ERM CVS’ relationship with the metals, mining and manufacturing sectors cuts across all types and size of business and has created an informed and client driven approach. ERM CVS is a long standing provider against many schemes related to the Responsible Steel Standard with access to technical, sustainability and social experts to ensure our outputs reflect the goals of our clients in driving improvements in systems implementation and performance through the value chain.

Mick Jenkins, Managing Partner at ERM CVS, said: “We are very pleased to be able to make an active contribution to the responsible steel market through our independent and impartial services. The scheme links intentionally with our other certification and assurance services towards fuller sustainability sourcing and social balance through the value chain.”

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: We are delighted to welcome ERM CVS as a Responsible Steel Associate Member. Ensuring we have a range of certification and verification organisations within our membership is crucial to ensure we get expert input to help us continue to develop the highest quality standard for the steel sector.”

April 28, 2020
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SteelZero First Workshop

“SteelZero”, brought to you by The Climate Group and ResponsibleSteel held its first workshop on April 16th. SteelZero is an initiative to drive a major shift in the global market for the responsible sourcing and production of steel. SteelZero provides a forum for leading steel buyers across multiple sectors to co-create and support a powerful commitment to sourcing steel in a net zero economy, alongside a roadmap of action.

This first workshop was attended by a total of 46 individuals, representing 14 demand side businesses and business associations across the following sectors: construction & property, consumer products, automotive, finance and renewable energy. Additionally, 9 civil society organisations were represented to contribute to the conversation.

Key focus areas of the workshop were to explore what a commitment around the procurement of responsible low/zero carbon steel may look like and discuss if there are specific workstreams a group could take on to help make the procurement of responsible low/zero carbon steel a practicality. All participants had the opportunity to actively contribute to smaller group break-out discussions exploring commitments and workstreams.

A number of presentations were given by stakeholders to help shape the discussions. Presenters included the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) on their Net-Zero Steel Initiative and the World Green Building Council on their Advancing Net Zero project, specifically covering the work both organisations have done regarding demand signals. ArcelorMittal presented the producer’s perspective of issues that need to be overcome to bring responsible low/zero carbon steel to the market and the importance of the demand signal from steel buyers.

There was a very high level of engagement during the workshop from both business and civil society participants. The SteelZero project team gained a clearer understanding of what is required by participants. The next stage is for the project team to have a series of follow up conversations with businesses to shape a formal commitment to the procurement of responsible low/zero carbon steel.”

More to follow on this project as it develops, in the meantime please feel free to have a look through a presentation that can be found here on the ResponsibleSteel website.

April 28, 2020
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ResponsibleSteel™ welcomes The Nickel Institute into membership

The Nickel Institute is the global association of leading primary nickel producers. Their mission is to promote and support the appropriate use of nickel in appropriate applications. One of the main applications being its use in the production and strengthening of stainless steel.

While its role is often hidden, nickel is an enabler of many technologies required for sustainability. Nickel contributes to various of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Thanks to its outstanding physical-chemical properties, nickel makes articles more durable, ensures an increased lifetime and results in less maintenance. Due to the high economic value, nickel is moreover a metal with highest recycling efficiencies and contributes therefore to a circular economy.

The nickel value chain is also a significant contributor to economic development. And the science and technical know-how shared freely by the Nickel Institute contribute knowledge to enable nickel to be used safely and efficiently.

“We appreciate the opportunity to join the ResponsibleSteel initiative as an Associate Member. Stainless steel accounts for more than two third of all nickel uses globally. It is therefore important for us – on behalf of our member companies – to closely cooperate with the carbon and stainless steel industry in view of responsible sourcing” said Dr Veronique Steukers, Global Director Public Policy.

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: “Having the Nickel Institute as a new Associate Member of ResponsibleSteel is extremely good news – both for the organisation as a whole but also for all of our other members who will greatly benefit from the input and experience that the Nickel Institute will bring to our projects and programmes.”

April 28, 2020
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The Climate Bonds Inititive joins ResponsibleSteel™

The Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused not-for-profit, promoting large-scale investment in the low-carbon economy. Climate Bonds carries out market analysis, policy research, market development; advises governments and regulators; and administers a global green bond Standards and Certification Scheme. Please visit http://www.climatebonds.net. ”

“Transitioning to low carbon operations is one of several challenging, but unavoidable sustainability objectives for the global steel industry. ResponsibleSteel is taking a lead in supporting positive change in multiple companies across the sector. Climate Bonds Initiative is happy to join ResponsibleSteel and looks forward to working cooperatively in the future on sustainability projects.” said Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: We are excited to welcome the Climate Bonds Initiative as an Associate Member to ResponsibleSteel. Focusing on the investment and financing opportunities for the steel sector in the transition to a low-carbon economy is a priority for us as we continue to expand our work on our standard and certification programme and associated projects.”

April 28, 2020
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ResponsibleSteel™ welcomes the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) into membership

Established in 2002, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is the nation’s authority on sustainable buildings, communities and cities. Our vision is for healthy, resilient and positive places for people. Our purpose is to lead the sustainable transformation of the built environment. The GBCA represents more than 550 member companies including major developers, professional services firms, banks, superannuation funds, product manufacturers, retailers, utilities and suppliers. We also work with 35 local government members, 25 state government departments and land organisations, and 22 universities.

Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation said: “ResponsibleSteel is doing some inspiring work to ensure steel is contributing toward a more sustainable built environment. We’re pleased to work with them as we lead the sustainable transformation of buildings, cities and communities.”

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: We are extremely pleased to welcome GBCA as an Associate Member of ResponsibleSteel. So much of the work that we are involved in will directly benefit from the GBCA’s specialist experience and expertise in the built environment and we are really looking forward to having GBCA participate in our ongoing work programme and projects.”

April 28, 2020
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BHP joins ResponsibleSteel™

BHP extracts and processes minerals, oil and gas, with more than 72,000 employees and contractors, primarily in Australia and the Americas. BHP is among the world’s top producers of major commodities, including iron ore, metallurgical coal and copper. The company also has substantial interests in oil, gas and energy coal.

BHP’s purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world.

The company’s approach to environmental management is based on the robust identification, assessment and control of material risks across all phases of its business, from exploration to development, operation and closure. BHP aims to avoid or, where this is not possible, minimise its impacts, while contributing to lasting environmental benefits across the regions where the company operates.

Fiona Wild, Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Change, BHP, said: “At BHP we take a product stewardship view of how our commodities are used through the value chain. We are pleased to join Responsible Steel and continue to partner with our customers to help improve sustainability and emissions standards in the steel making value chain.”

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: “We are delighted to announce that BHP has joined as our newest Business Member. Having one of the largest resource and mining companies in the world as a member sends a very strong signal and commitment to the steel sector to help achieve the responsible sourcing and production of steel. BHP’s membership will ensure that as we further develop our ResponsibleSteel standard to include three additional components: requirements for the responsible sourcing of raw materials; requirements related to the measurement and reporting of GHG emissions and the claims that certified sites can make about the steel products they produce, we will have additional input, expertise and experience from an organisation committed to helping the sector reach higher levels of sustainability.”

April 28, 2020
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ResponsibleSteel™ Steel Product Certification Working Groups

The first meetings of the ResponsibleSteel working groups on steel product claims, greenhouse gas emissions and raw materials all took place on 22 April. The three groups each met in two sessions to allow participation from working group members based in Australia, Europe and the Americas. Working group members then reconvened in joint sessions on 24 April to listen and comment on the headline findings.

All three working groups are considering the requirements that will need to be met in order for claims to be made about the ResponsibleSteel certified status of steel products.

The meetings were originally scheduled to have taken place face to face, but in common with many organisations around the world ResponsibleSteel has had to adapt to the measures being taken to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and implement a virtual process.

Some 60 participants took part across the three working groups, including active participation from mining and steelmaking businesses and interest groups, downstream steel users, civil society organisations, assurance bodies and consultancy organisations. Participants responded to a series of high-level questions that had been introduced in an earlier briefing session on 11 March, and built on their comments on a draft ‘Steel Product Certification Requirements’ document circulated in advance of the meetings.

A recording of the 11 March Briefing session and the accompanying slides are available on the Resources page of the ResponsibleSteel website, together the slides for the working group meetings on 22 April, the headline feedback from those meetings, and the collated anonymised comments submitted in advance of the working group sessions.

The next step in the process will be to publish and circulate a revised draft set of requirements, taking account of the working group feedback, for a formal 30-day public stakeholder consultation. Comments will be welcome from ResponsibleSteel members and non-members alike.

April 28, 2020
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Australian Steel Mill Services joins ResponsibleSteel™

ResponsibleSteel welcomes Australian Steel Mill Services (ASMS) as a new Member.

ASMS is a joint venture between Cement Australia Group and the Edward C Levy Co (USA), providing slag-handling services to BlueScope Port Kembla. ASMS is focused on the sustainable, value-added utilisation of steelmaking co-products into applications such as cement, concrete, civil infrastructure and agriculture.

Mark Cross, General Manager, ASMS, said: “The comprehensive ESG agenda laid out by ResponsibleSteel for industry participants mirrors key areas of focus for ASMS. These include environment, safety and community concerns, as well as the effective utilisation and recovery of resources. ASMS looks forward to participating in the ResponsibleSteel initiative in moving towards the goal of a more sustainable future for our industry.”

Matthew Wenban-Smith, Executive Director, ResponsibleSteel, said: “We welcome Australian Steel Mill Services as a new Member. The involvement of more companies in the Australian steel supply chain will greatly contribute to achieving responsible production throughout the industry, both in Australia and worldwide.”

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