Standard Revision Consultation

Standard Revision Consultation

ResponsibleSteel is reviewing and revising the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard v 2.1.1 to ensure it continues to reflect evolving industry needs, advances in responsible steel production, and the expectations of stakeholders across the steel value chain. These revisions will shape Version 3.0 of the Production Standard.

More information on the Standard Revision can be found here.

A key element of this process is ensuring that anyone can provide feedback to the proposed changes through public consultation. The first public consultation is open from 30 September to 23 November and provides an opportunity to review the proposed revisions, understand the rationale behind them, and share your feedback. Your input will help shape the next version of the Production Standard and ensure it remains credible, practical and effective in driving continuous improvement across the global steel industry.

The primary ways to participate are by completing the consultation survey and joining focused discussions with the ResponsibleSteel team if required. Before providing feedback, we encourage you to review the consultation materials, explainer videos and additional material available below.

If you cannot use this portal for any reason, feel language is a barrier to participation or have any other questions please email us at standards@responsiblesteel.org in any language and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

如果由于任何原因您无法使用此门户,感觉语言是参与的障碍,或者有任何其他问题,请以任何语言通过电子邮件与我们联系,邮箱地址为 standards@responsiblesteel.org,我们将尽力满足您的请求。

How to Get Involved

Review the Consultation Materials

Explore the proposed revisions, supporting documents and explainer videos to understand the changes under consultation.

Join a Focused Discussion

Request focused discussions with the ResponsibleSteel team to explore specific topics or share detailed feedback on topics relevant to your expertise.

Ask Questions

If you need clarification on any aspect of the consultation, contact the ResponsibleSteel team directly.

Submit Feedback

Complete the consultation survey before 23 November to share your views on the proposed changes.

Consultation Resources

Review the consultation documents and supporting resources below.

Summary of Proposed Changes

An overview of the proposed revisions across all consultation topics, including the rationale for change and key consultation questions.

Principle 10: Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Proposed revisions to Principle 10 aim to improve clarity, comparability and credibility in climate transition planning, greenhouse gas accounting, and related disclosures.

  • Watch explainer video

  • Read the overview

  • The following technical documents are available upon request: Climate Transition Planning (Workstream 1); GHG Emissions Accounting Methodologies (Workstream 2); Product Emissions Allocation for Decarbonisation Progress Level Classification (Workstream 3)

Enabling Claims

Proposed changes seek to simplify and strengthen the rules governing claims about ResponsibleSteel-certified sites and products, while supporting greater uptake of steel from certified sites.

Just Transition

Proposed changes seek to strengthen expectations around planning for workforce and community impacts associated with climate change related conversions.

Annual Leave

Proposed revisions aim to clarify annual leave requirements while recognising different legal and operational contexts across ResponsibleSteel certified sites.

Evolving ESG & Regulatory Frameworks

This consultation explores how ResponsibleSteel can better support members navigating an increasingly complex landscape of ESG regulations, reporting frameworks and due diligence requirements.

Have Questions About the Standard Revision?

If you have questions about the proposed changes, would like clarification on a consultation topic, or wish to discuss a specific area in more detail, we encourage you to get in touch.

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Help Shape the Future of the Production Standard

Feedback from steel producers, downstream users, civil society organisations, workers' representatives, industry associations, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders is essential to ensuring the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard remains relevant, credible and effective.

After reviewing the consultation materials, please share your feedback through the consultation survey.

Consultation Period: 30 September – 23 November

Submit Feedback

Data protection

When you submit this consultation form, it will not automatically collect personal details such as your name or email address unless you choose to provide them.

The specific purpose of this consultation is research. Participation is entirely optional, and you may withdraw your participation at any time. Information provided through the consultation may be used to inform the revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard and in related reports or case studies.

Any data collected through this consultation will be handled in accordance with the ResponsibleSteel Privacy Policy.

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