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SteelZero

SteelZero is a global initiative that brings together leading organizations to speed up the transition to a net zero steel industry. Steel is the world’s most widely used material – but despite technologies existing for production to be decarbonized, steelmaking is currently one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally. Organizations that join SteelZero make a public commitment to procure 100% net zero steel by 2050. By harnessing their collective purchasing power and influence, we’re sending a strong demand signal to shift global markets and policies towards responsible production and sourcing of steel.

Activity period 2021–2024
Last CoAct update n/a
Web URL https://www.theclimategroup.org/steelzero
Output effectiveness
0.19
Accountability Index
0.33
Inclusiveness Index
0.44
Num. actors 45
Functions Technical implementation, Standards and norms, Campaigning, Policy planning
SDGs 7 8 9 12 13
Themes industry
Policy focus Mainly mitigation
Sectors Manufacturing
Implementation countries Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea (the Republic of), Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland (the), United States of America (the)
Target Target type
100% net zero steel procurement by 2050 Net zero target
50% net zero steel by 2030 Emission reduction target