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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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Wider sustainability

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 everywhere

Steel is the most commonly used metal in the world. It is everywhere in our lives.

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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.

WorldAutoSteel

17 September 2026

steelTalks: Understanding the CO2 and energy impacts of automotive part production

Register for our next steelTalks on 22 September to explore how material and component production choices can significantly influence the climate impacts and energy demands of vehicle manufacturing.

Member only content

8 September 2026

China Monthly - August 2026

The highlight of this issue is that CISA released an overview of its draft 15th Five-Year Plan for the Chinese steel industry at its general meeting of members in August. This is a member-only report.

Press releases steeluniversity

1 September 2026

steelChallenge-21 registration open!

steeluniversity, the education and training programme of worldsteel, has opened registrations for the 21st edition of steelChallenge. The Regional Championship will take place on 17 November.