Fossil to Clean: Alignment Checklist

The Fossil to Clean campaign is a global initiative launched by ResponsibleSteel member and funder We Mean Business Coalition, uniting businesses committed to transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy solutions. By taking decisive action to phase out fossil fuels, participating companies send a strong market signal that encourages energy providers, investors, and governments to expand the availability of cleaner alternatives.

The Fossil to Clean campaign calls on companies to:

• Phase out fossil fuel use (especially coal)
• Electrify operations where possible
• Switch to 100% renewable electricity
• Eliminate new fossil fuel infrastructure
• Align climate action with a 1.5°C pathway
• Use purchasing power and policy advocacy to accelerate the transition

This checklist maps the requirements of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard against the Fossil to Clean campaign. It provides steelmakers with a practical tool to demonstrate alignment with the campaign.