Input material programmes
The steel industry relies on extracted minerals, scrap, and in some cases wood, for the production, processing and finishing of steel. Several programmes already define requirements for responsible mining and forestry, and initial steps have been made to create programmes for scrap. The most effective way for ResponsibleSteel to address sourcing is to recognise input material programmes that credibly verify the ESG performance of suppliers.
Recognised Programmes
We have already recognised the programmes below and determined the minimum performance suppliers must achieve under these programmes, so that their steel customers can qualify for Levels 2, 3, and 4 of certification against the responsible sourcing requirements. You can find out more about the recognition decisions for IRMA, TSM and Bettercoal here and for the Copper Mark here.
Bettercoal promotes continuous improvement of sustainability performance in coal supply chains.
The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) provides a comprehensive and demanding ESG standard for responsible mining.
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) has defined a series of eight protocols that lay out performance indicators in relation to environmental and social issues for mines in Canada.
The Copper Mark is a leading assurance framework for the responsible production of copper, molybdenum, nickel, and zinc.
Seeking recognition?
Programmes that are interested in seeking ResponsibleSteel recognition should study our resources on input material programmes, and may contact us to make their interest known. Note that a recognition fee of USD $3000 will be charged to recover the costs of our recognition work.
