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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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Climate action

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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Our people

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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Press releases About us

12 October 2026

17th Steelie Awards winners announced

The Steelie Awards celebrate the accomplishments of worldsteel member companies over the past year. Find out who the winners are.

Press releases Data

12 October 2026

worldsteel Short Range Outlook October 2026

worldsteel today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2026 and 2027. Compared with 2025, worldsteel forecasts that global steel demand will remain essentially unchanged in 2026 at 1,722 Mt, before returning to growth in 2027.

11 October 2026

constructsteel 2026 annual conference & awards ceremony

Join fellow constructsteel members and industry leaders at the constructsteel 2026 Annual Conference for insightful discussions, industry updates, knowledge sharing and valuable networking opportunities.

Member only content

8 October 2026

China Monthly - August 2026

The highlight of this issue is that the the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), together with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), issued guidance on cost accounting in relation to low-price and disorderly competition in key industrial products. This is a member-only report.

About us

1 October 2026

Welcome Dr Henrik Adam, worldsteel Director General

Today, worldsteel is pleased to welcome Dr Henrik Adam. Dr Adam will succeed Dr Edwin Basson as Director General from 1 January 2027.

constructsteel

28 September 2026

Decarbonisation of the steel industry

This white paper provides a practical, construction-focused overview of current steel decarbonisation measures and realistic medium-term pathways, developed with the Council on Vertical Urbanism as part of the sustainability partnership.

Press releases

28 September 2026

17th Steelie Awards finalists announced

worldsteel has announced the finalists for the 17th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period in six different categories. The winners will be revealed on Monday, 12 October.

Climate action

28 September 2026

Climate Action Data Collection Programme 2026

Fifty one organisations took part in the Climate Action Data Collection Programme 2026. Find out more about the programme and see the list of participating organisations.

Press releases Data

24 September 2026

August 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 144.2 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2026, a 1.2% decrease compared to August 2025.