Sustainable development policy
Committed to a vision where steel is valued as a major foundation of a sustainable world. This is achieved by a financially-sound industry that takes leadership in environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Sustainable development charter
Sustainability indicators
Consult the table of eight sustainability indicators used to track industry performance and the methodology used to calculate them.
Environmental sustainability
Efficient use of raw materials, re-use and recycling are high on the public agenda. Water management, the impact of steel during the entire life cycle of products, and the use of by-products are related important focus areas.
Social sustainability
Industry's approach to safety and health, employment, training and investing in communities.
Economic sustainability
Over time, the steel industry's focus has shifted from growth in the volume of steel in use to the added value of the product over its life cycle.
Company case studies
Company case studies highlight actions to address sustainable challenges.