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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International Women's Day - Women represent approximately 11% of the global steel workforce, according to worldsteel’s recent industry-wide data collection in 2025. Can the steel industry afford to leave half of the global talent pool largely untapped?
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a circular providing guidance on trading activities under the national Emission Trading System for 2026. This is a members-only report.
Hearing loss is one of the most common — and least visible — occupational injuries in heavy industry. On World Hearing Day 2026, we need to confront why it still happens and why prevention matters.
Steel makes it possible to cantilever a glass walkway over a canyon in Tibet and the results are impressive.
The world stainless association has released figures for the year 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 64.2 million tonnes, an increase of 2.1% compared to 2024.
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.
Registration is open for worldsteel’s Open Forum 2026, to be held in Brussels on 2–3 June. Register now to take part in the climate conversation.
Join this webinar on 12 March, where Tim Collins, Secretary General of worldstainless, explains why tea staining occurs—and how to prevent it to maintain the appearance of stainless steel in service.
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) , together with four other ministerial departments, issued guidance on the development and promotion of zero-carbon factories. This is a members-only report.
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.
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.
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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