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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Registration is open for worldsteel's Conference on LCA and Low-carbon Innovation through the Value Chain. Join us in Jiangyin, China, and engage with partners from across the entire steel value chain. Register by 25 August 2026.
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a Five-Year Plan for the green development of China’s industrial sectors for 2026-2030. This is a member-only report.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2026, a 1.7% increase compared to June 2025.
The Regional Championship returns on 17 November 2026. Participants will have 24 hours to complete a steelmaking simulation, and for the first time, high school students can take part. Registration opens on 1 September.
Organised by steeluniversity, worldsteel’s education and training programme, steelManagement helps steel industry professionals develop the leadership skills needed for the next stage of their careers.
The highlight of this issue is that the The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced an action plan to accelerate energy conservation and carbon-reduction renovations across key industries. This is a member-only report.
Engineers from Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. have developed pioneering stainless steel neural probes that could make brain research and treatment much safer and more effective.
The 2026 edition of the Stainless Steel in Figures is now available.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to May 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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