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Audit Planning and Preparation Templates Version 2.0 (Mandatory)
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Sep 7, 2023
2023
Audit Planning and Preparation Templates Version 2.0 (Mandatory)
These templates are designed for use by certification bodies to request relevant information from steel sites in preparation for stage 1 and stage 2 audits.
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Certification Fees
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Feb 28, 2023
2023
Certification Fees
This document outlines the certification fees which apply to each individual certificate holder. The fees are paid directly to ResponsibleSteel and cover the costs of providing services for audit process management.
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ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decisions - Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM July 2022
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decisions - Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM July 2022
This document summarizes ResponsibleSteel's evaluation and recognition of Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM, detailing assessment methodologies, program profiles, and conditions for recognizing mine sites under ResponsibleSteel's responsible sourcing standards.
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ResponsibleSteel Methodology for the Recognition of Other Programmes Version 1.0
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Methodology for the Recognition of Other Programmes Version 1.0
This document describes ResponsibleSteel’s methodology for the recognition of input material programmes.
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ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool Version 1.0
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool Version 1.0
The ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool is a comprehensive Excel template designed to support the evaluation of input material programs. It includes an application form, criteria for recognition assessments, and guidance for assessors and reviewers. The tool streamlines the assessment process and calculates results, ensuring consistency and transparency in alignment with ResponsibleSteel's methodology.
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Membership Commitments By-Law
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Dec 8, 2021
2021
Membership Commitments By-Law
This by-law outlines the commitments ResponsibleSteel members make to support the ResponsibleSteel Programme and drive positive change through the recognition and use of responsible steel.
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Certification bodies
Civil society organisations
Standards bodies
Steel buyers
Steelmakers and processors
Theory of Change
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Sep 18, 2018
2018
Theory of Change
ResponsibleSteel has developed its own Theory of Change which outlines our vision and mission, and the assumptions, outputs, and intermediate and long-term results to achieve them.
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ResponsibleSteel Certification Body and Auditor Fees 2025
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ResponsibleSteel Certification Body and Auditor Fees 2025
This document outlines the fees for certification bodies and auditors to be trained, and to become and remain approved for ResponsibleSteel certification activities for the year 2025. It also describes the process for paying the fees.
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Consultation Survey Questions (PDF) - Public Consultation 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
2026
Consultation Survey Questions (PDF) - Public Consultation 2026
This document contains all questions included in the public consultation survey for the revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard from Version 2.1.1 to Version 3.0. Stakeholders may use this document to review the consultation questions in advance of completing the survey.
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Consultation Survey Questions (Excel) - Public Consultation 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
2026
Consultation Survey Questions (Excel) - Public Consultation 2026
This document contains all questions included in the public consultation survey for the revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard from Version 2.1.1 to Version 3.0. Stakeholders may use this document to review the consultation questions in advance of completing the survey.
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ESG Frameworks Mapping Tool - Public Consultation 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
2026
ESG Frameworks Mapping Tool - Public Consultation 2026
This mapping tool provides a comparison between elements of the ResponsibleSteel system and selected ESG regulations, reporting frameworks and voluntary standards. It has been developed to support the ESG Frameworks consultation and should be read alongside the accompanying consultation document relating to ESG Frameworks.
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ESG Frameworks - Public Consultation 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
2026
ESG Frameworks - Public Consultation 2026
This consultation document explores the relationship between the ResponsibleSteel system and evolving ESG regulations, reporting frameworks and voluntary standards, and presents proposals being considered as part of the revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard from Version 2.1.1 to Version 3.0.
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