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Forging Green Futures: Steel Industry's Low-Carbon Pursuits
Synopsis:
The Green Steel Tracker consolidates global low-carbon commitments in the steel sector, reflecting ambitious CO2 reduction targets set by major players. From China Baowu Group's 2035 pledge to SSAB's carbon neutrality by 2030, the tracker serves as a comprehensive resource for stakeholders tracking environmental initiatives in steel production.
Article:
The steel industry, renowned for its carbon-intensive operations, is undergoing a transformative journey towards sustainability. The Green Steel Tracker, a repository of low-carbon investments, showcases the sector's concerted efforts to align with the Paris Agreement's climate goals.
• China Baowu Group|120.0|30% CO2 emission reduction by 2035 (baseline: 2020)
• ArcelorMittal|79.3|25% CO2 emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)• Nippon Steel Corporation|49.5|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2013)
• POSCO|43.0|20% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
• HBIS Group|41.6|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2022)
• Jianlong Group|36.7|20% reduction by 2033 (baseline: 2025)
• Shougang Group|35.4|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
• Tata Steel|30.6|Emission intensity reduction <1.8 tCO2/tcs by 2030 (baseline: unspecified)
• JFE Steel|26.9|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2013)
• Nucor |25.7|35% CO2 emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2015)
• JSW Steel|18.6|42% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2005)
• Baotou Steel|16.5|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
• US Steel|16.3|20% CO2 emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• Cleveland-Cliffs|16.3|25% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2017)
• China Steel Corporation|16.0|22% CO2 emission reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• Techint Group|14.9|30% CO2 emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• Gerdau|14.2|N/A - 2031 emission reduction from 0.93 t CO2e to 0.83 t CO2e (baseline: 2020)
• MMK|13.6|N/A - 2025 emission reduction to 1.8 t CO2e per tonne of steel (baseline: undefined)
• EVRAZ|13.6|20% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2019)
• thyssenkrupp|12.0|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• Severstal|11.7|10% CO2 emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2020)
• Metinvest|11.5|15% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
• Sanming Steel|11.4|N/A - 2035: emission reduction by 30%
• Steel Dynamics|9.8|50% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• SSAB|8.2|Carbon neutrality around 2030
• Aperam|<8|30% CO2 emission reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2015)
• BlueScope|<8|12% GHG emission intensity reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• British Steel|<8|Unspecified CO2 emission reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2020)
• Kobe Steel|<8|30 to 40% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2013)
• Liberty Steel|<8|Carbon neutrality
• Salzgitter|<8|50% emission reduction by unspecified date (baseline: 2018)
• Voestalpine|<8|30% reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
• Stahl Holding Saar|<8|55% emission reduction by unspecified date (baseline: undefined)
Conclusion:
The Green Steel Tracker serves as a beacon of hope for the steel industry, showcasing a multitude of low-carbon initiatives aimed at mitigating environmental impact. By fostering transparency and accountability, these commitments pave the way for a more sustainable future, where steel production aligns seamlessly with global climate objectives.
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