We’re shaping a more responsible steel industry.
We have the opportunity to do things differently
ResponsibleSteel is a global, not-for-profit organisation created to maximise steel’s contribution to a sustainable world. Working collaboratively with our members, we have developed an independent standards and certification programme for steel via a process that uses the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice as a reference. Together, we are setting the global standard for responsibly produced net-zero steel.
We’re at a pivotal moment in the steel industry
According to ResponsibleSteel's calculations using data from RMI and the International Energy Agency (IEA), the steelmaking process, from the extraction of raw materials to the production of steel, accounts for 10% of global GHG emissions. We face a collective challenge to transform the industry, reducing global emissions while ensuring a just transition for workers and local communities.
We have over 160 members working to deliver on our mission to drive responsible steel production.
According to the IEA's Net Zero Emissions Scenario, we need to reduce steel industry emissions by at least 90% by 2050, compared to 2022.
We have over 80 ResponsibleSteel certified sites globally.
Over 230,000 workers are covered by ResponsibleSteel certification.
Over 30% of furnaces covered by ResponsibleSteel certification are EAFs.
This is the future of steel
Our members are at the heart of our work
ResponsibleSteel’s membership consists of representatives from across the steel value chain, including businesses, NGOs, trade associations, and other organisations with an interest in our mission. This means our standards are uniquely shaped by multiple perspectives, and their adoption requires the support of both business and civil society members. We encourage organisations globally to join us to create lasting impact for people and the planet.
Certified sites around the world
Latest news & events
May 2025 Newsletter
This month, we’re building on the momentum from our recent AGM and Members Meeting, where we reflected on the progress of the past year and explored the key priorities for 2025.
We’ve launched a new events page for upcoming initiatives. Alongside this, we are announcing new training sessions and working groups, with workshops scheduled in the coming months.
We are also calling on members to submit guest blogs for the ResponsibleSteel website to share insights, innovations, and experiences of responsible steelmaking.
Read our latest newsletter for updates, opportunities to engage, and news from across our network.
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April 2025 Newsletter
This month, we’re proud to share the second ResponsibleSteel Progress Report - a chance to reflect on the major milestones achieved in 2024, highlight key learnings, and look ahead to the work still to come.
Our upcoming AGM and Members Meeting will also explore important developments across our programmes. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time.
To mark Earth Day, we’ve published a new article examining our relationship with the planet and the role ResponsibleSteel plays in supporting its protection.
We highlight an important upcoming development relating to our decarbonisation requirements and guidance. You’ll also find the latest updates on audits, events, and training opportunities.
In this newsletter, you will find updates on:
- Our 2025 Progress Report
- New members
- Upcoming trainings
- Updates from the team
- And more...
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ResponsibleSteel publishes second annual Progress Report
ResponsibleSteel is fast becoming the reference tool to drive the demand, policy, and finance levers necessary for the steel industry’s transition, providing a sustainability roadmap that customers, communities, investors, and workers can all get behind.
ResponsibleSteel’s annual Progress Report provides an opportunity to measure and report on the progress of our programmes, celebrating our milestones and identifying areas for learning and improvement.
In this second ResponsibleSteel Progress Report, we track the development of new work undertaken in 2024, the growth of ResponsibleSteel's membership, and the progress of our certification programme as we look toward 2030 and beyond.
2024 was a challenging year for the industry, but despite setbacks, we continued to see real determination and progress.
In 2024, we saw a 34% increase in the number of Certified Sites, bringing the total up to 87. And we saw the first sites complete re-certifications, a true testament to the enduring value of ResponsibleSteel certification. Critically, the first Certified Steel was also launched on the market – 2.4 million tonnes produced by U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel site – marking a new era of progress.
This Progress Report examines the growth of ResponsibleSteel’s certification programme and membership in 2024, as well as featuring other highlights from the year, including:
- The launch of the International Production Standard Version 2.1
- The launch of a draft Chain of Custody Standard
- The publication of our report, Charting Progress to 1.5°C through certification
- Insights into the value of ResponsibleSteel membership and certification from our 2024 Membership Survey
Looking to the future, we continue to build on work begun in 2024 to build a market for responsibly produced, near-zero steel by engaging with and mobilising policymakers, investors, and buyers of steel.
Read the full report to find out more about our progress in 2024 and plans for 2025.
