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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Our next Open Forum will be held in Brussels on 2–3 June. Register now to take part in the climate conversation. More details via this link.
The steel industry reflects on progress and reinforces its commitment to safety and health using proactive approaches. Read more.
This report is based on data provided by our members and offers crucial insights into our industry’s ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our workforce.
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 159.9 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2026, a 4.2% decrease compared to March 2025.
In this steelTalks, to be held on 28 April, EMSTEEL’s HSSE Director will explain how the company is achieving a proactive safety culture that supports resilient, sustainable steel operations.
The Board of Members of worldsteel has today welcomed seven new regular members and one new affiliated member. We also announced that Dr. Henrik ADAM will lead the association as Director General as of the middle of Q4 2026.
worldsteel today announced the new World Champions of the 20th steelChallenge. There are two winners, one in the industry category, one in the student category. Find out who they are.
worldsteel has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2025. Find out which companies are the 2026 Steel Sustainability Champions.
worldsteel today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2026 and 2027. worldsteel forecasts that global demand will grow by 0.3% in 2026 to reach 1,724 Mt, followed by an accelerated growth of 2.2% in 2027 to reach 1,762 Mt.
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.
A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.
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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