Revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard
The ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard sets the global benchmark for steel sustainability. A benchmark is only powerful if it evolves with the world it serves. That’s why ResponsibleSteel is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring our Standard stays relevant and effective in a rapidly changing industry.
To this end, we are currently revising key social and environmental requirements through an open, collaborative and transparent process in consultation with ResponsibleSteel’s multi-stakeholder membership and wider industry stakeholders.
What does this look like?
What does revising the Production Standard mean in practice? Take a look below at some of our most frequently asked questions to find out exactly what this revision entails and how you can contribute.
Revision timeline
The process to review and revise the Production Standard began in 2024 and will run until 2027. Take a look at the key dates to watch out for:
Please note, this timeline is subject to change.
Standard revision working groups
Our Working Groups provide a forum for ResponsibleSteel members to discuss and share expertise that informs the revision. Find out how you can get involved in the working groups below, and if you're not yet a member, learn how you can become a member today.
Minutes and presentations from these Working Groups are publicly available on our Resources Page under Standards Development.
This working group was formed to discuss revisions related to transition plans, including emissions reduction target setting and related disclosures. The working group aims to provide clarity and cohesion between Principle 10 criterions 10.1, 10.2, 10.5, and 10.7, and forge links between site-level planning and corporate-level planning. In addition, the working group will discuss how the Production Standard can reference any relevant frameworks to support increased interoperability between global frameworks.
Following the completion of the transition plans topic, this working group will continue to work on Principle 10 related topics, such as harmonisation of 10.3 & 10.4 around the calculation of site-level GHG emissions and sites in transition.
Please contact our Decarbonisation Lead for more information.
This working group aims to assess whether and how the Production Standard should be revised based on the results of the recently completed ISEAL Innovation Fund Just Transition Project. The Working Group will provide recommendations on how the ResponsibleSteel Secretariat should take this topic forward.
Please contact our Standards Manager for more information.
Now closed, this working group aimed to review and address the implementation challenges related to the current Annual Leave Requirement (6.9.1 d). The working group discussed and proposed potential solutions that accommodate regional challenges while maintaining the integrity and rigour of the Production Standard. Their recommended solution is currently under discussion with the Technical Advisory Panel.
Get in touch to find out how you can get involved
Your insights and expertise can help us ensure the Production Standard continues to reflect the needs of the industry, as well as people and the planet. Members and wider industry stakeholders have a unique opportunity to contribute to a global standard that is shaping the future of the industry, not just for steelmakers, but for the entire value chain.
