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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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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In this blog, Clare Broadbent, worldsteel’s Head of Sustainability, discusses how the steel industry can contribute to building a more sustainable world, and talks about the launch of our new Sustainability Charter.
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 155.0 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2022, a 6.1% decrease compared to January 2021.
Construction market trends, an interview about the sustainability of steel products and key takeaways from COP26 on decarbonising the built environment.
The integration of solar energy is helping usher in a new era of more sustainable steel production, with facilities making the switch to renewable power.
worldsteel Deputy Director General Frank Zhong outlines the measures and initiatives put in place in China to lower carbon emissions and what could slow the pace of decarbonisation.
December 2021 crude steel production, global annual total 2021 and top 40 steel producing countries in 2021 are now available.
Topics include an interview on the importance of strong infrastructure growth in India, infrastructure investments enabling a net-zero-carbon world, construction market trends.
worldsteel Director General Edwin Basson outlines our three top priorities for 2022.
worldsteel and our members are actively working to enhance and evolve current culture and leadership practices in our industry. Find out more in our blog post on the subject.
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.
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
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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