The steel industry is committed to the goal of achieving an injury-free and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.
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Our industry fully supports the aims of the Paris Agreement. We are committed to a low-carbon future.
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The steel industry is committed to transparent data disclosure and continual improvement in environmental performance issues, including water use, air quality, and maximising resource use.
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The success of the steel industry is intrinsically linked to its diverse people. Education and training for a net-zero future is a priority.
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Steel is the most commonly used metal in the world. It is everywhere in our lives.
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This white paper provides a practical, construction-focused overview of current steel decarbonisation measures and realistic medium-term pathways, developed with the Council on Vertical Urbanism as part of the sustainability partnership.
worldsteel has announced the finalists for the 17th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period in six different categories. The winners will be revealed on Monday, 12 October.
Fifty one organisations took part in the Climate Action Data Collection Programme 2026. Find out more about the programme and see the list of participating organisations.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 144.2 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2026, a 1.2% decrease compared to August 2025.
Register for our next steelTalks on 22 September to explore how material and component production choices can significantly influence the climate impacts and energy demands of vehicle manufacturing.
The highlight of this issue is that CISA released an overview of its draft 15th Five-Year Plan for the Chinese steel industry at its general meeting of members in August. This is a member-only report.
steeluniversity, the education and training programme of worldsteel, has opened registrations for the 21st edition of steelChallenge. The Regional Championship will take place on 17 November.
The world stainless association has released figures for the first half year of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 33.0 million tonnes, an increase of 5% compared to the same period in 2025.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 149.2 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to July 2025.
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
Crucial insights into our industry’s ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our workforce.
Nineteen Sustainability iIdicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.
Pathways and call to action to reduce CO2 emissions from the steel industry.
Six safety and health principles for the steel industry. An evolving set of guidelines.
The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.
A collection of amazing facts about steel that demonstrate steel's value for society.
An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.
Given the inherent properties of steel, steel has a major role to play in the circular economy.
Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.
How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.
An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.
Air quality control is a major priority for the steel industry.
A life cycle approach is the only way to establish the true environmental performance of any given product.
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