Update on new ResponsibleSteel™ Working Groups

ResponsibleSteel is convening three new Working Groups on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Raw Materials and Steel Product Claims. Participants are being invited to join the Working Groups, with initial briefings starting in March.

The Working Groups Terms of Reference are:

1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)

• To agree a standard to measure and report the GHG emissions intensity for crude steel production consistently for all steel producers, as the basis for subsequent claims about the GHG emissions associated with ResponsibleSteel certified steel products.
• To agree one or more performance levels in relation to the GHG emissions intensity of steel production that will need to be met in order to make claims about the ResponsibleSteel certified status of steel products.

2. Raw Materials

• To agree the criteria for recognition of mine level assurance programmes by ResponsibleSteel.
• To agree the requirements to be met for the sourcing of the raw materials for steelmaking, in order to make claims about the ResponsibleSteel certified status of steel products.
• To agree one or more performance levels in relation to raw material sourcing, that will need to be met in order to make claims about the ResponsibleSteel certified status of steel products.

3. Steel Product Claims
• To agree the framework for making claims about the ResponsibleSteel certified status of steel products, that will drive the greatest improvements in social and environmental performance related to the sourcing and production of steel.

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