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WG P10 (Climate Transition Plans) - 2025.09.23 Meeting #1 minutes
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Sep 23, 2025
2025
WG P10 (Climate Transition Plans) - 2025.09.23 Meeting #1 minutes
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ResponsibleSteel Technical Advisory Panel Terms of Reference
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Jul 23, 2025
2025
ResponsibleSteel Technical Advisory Panel Terms of Reference
This document outlines the terms for the Technical Advisory Panel working on social issues as part of the revision of the Production Standard V2.1.1.
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Summary: Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification
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Jul 4, 2025
2025
Summary: Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification
An outline of the excerpts from the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard's Principle 10.
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Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification
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Jun 13, 2025
2025
Fundamentals for GHG Emissions Accounting and Classification
This document aims to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of emissions accounting and reporting across the global steel industry by showcasing three of Principle 10’s fundamental components.
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ResponsibleSteel Late Payment Charges Policy
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Dec 20, 2024
2024
ResponsibleSteel Late Payment Charges Policy
This policy outlines the rules covering the late payment of fees to ResponsibleSteel. While this late payment policy is not intended to be punitive, it is essential for ensuring consistent cash flow, enabling us to continue driving positive change within the steel industry.
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Certification bodies
Steelmakers and processors
Upstream materials suppliers
Input material programmes
Steel buyers
ResponsibleSteel Auditor Application Form Version 2.2 (Mandatory)
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Dec 18, 2024
2024
ResponsibleSteel Auditor Application Form Version 2.2 (Mandatory)
The ResponsibleSteel Auditor Application Form Version 2.2 is required to be filled out by auditors who are seeking approval to conduct ResponsibleSteel audits and wish to participate in ResponsibleSteel auditor training.
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Auditors
Draft Mandatory Guidance for Chain of Custody Pilot Audits V0.1
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Nov 8, 2024
2024
Draft Mandatory Guidance for Chain of Custody Pilot Audits V0.1
This document provides mandatory guidance for approved certification bodies that want to offer services for ResponsibleSteel’s Chain of Custody Standard during the pilot phase.
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ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decision - The Copper Mark
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Nov 7, 2024
2024
ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decision - The Copper Mark
The document titled "ResponsibleSteel Recognition of The Copper Mark" details the evaluation process and outcomes of recognizing The Copper Mark as an input material program for Progress Levels 1 to 3 under ResponsibleSteel's International Production Standard. It outlines the assessment methodology, feedback from stakeholders, and specific conditions agreed upon to achieve recognition.
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Chain of Custody Checklist Draft Version 0.2
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Oct 4, 2024
2024
Chain of Custody Checklist Draft Version 0.2
This assessment template has been developed based on Draft Version 0.2 of the ResponsibleSteel International Chain of Custody Standard and will be implemented as part of pilot audits.
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Understanding ResponsibleSteel's approach to climate change and greenhouse gases
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Aug 12, 2024
2024
Understanding ResponsibleSteel's approach to climate change and greenhouse gases
Principle 10 of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard provides a comprehensive approach for the steel industry to drive down emissions. This webinar provided members with an essential understanding of Principle 10 and how it can be applied.
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List of granted exceptions (updated July 2024)
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Jul 11, 2024
2024
List of granted exceptions (updated July 2024)
This Excel spreadsheet details non-conformity exceptions granted by ResponsibleSteel to certified sites for a particular audit.
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Auditor Application Form for ResponsibleSteel Progress Level Auditor Training
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May 31, 2024
2024
Auditor Application Form for ResponsibleSteel Progress Level Auditor Training
This document is used by individuals applying for the ResponsibleSteel auditor training workshop. The form is designed to assess the applicant's suitability and qualification for becoming a ResponsibleSteel auditor.
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