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In every major transition, there are actors on both sides. The European Union’s phase-out of free allowances under the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the…
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The journey of global steel decarbonisation is in a sticky patch. Making iron with coal drives the bulk of the industry emissions — but the…
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Earlier in May 2025, I joined the Advocacy Tour organised by Fair Steel Coalition as a representative of SteelWatch. The tour brought together 20 activists…
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Since June 2023, SteelWatch has established itself as a bold new voice in the climate movement, challenging the global steel industry to play its part…
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As evidence of their climate action, a number of legacy coal-intensive steelmakers have announced or started the construction of electric arc furnaces (EAFs). This is…
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ArcelorMittal has released the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders, held on 6 May 2025 in Luxembourg. These minutes confirm what SteelWatch…
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On June 18, Nippon Steel officially completed its acquisition of U. S. Steel, a major American steelmaker. The USD 14.9 billion deal was finalised after…
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Western Australia has announced AUD 34 million in grants for three decarbonisation-related mining projects under its Investment Attraction Fund. One of the key recipients is…
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Nippon Steel was offering a bad deal for the climate. Now that deal has sunk, it’s time for the world’s fourth largest steel maker to…
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A key missing driver for green steel in Japan are signals from steel buyers that they are willing to pay more for low-emissions steel. As a major steel buyer, the Japanese government could help drive market formation and encourage investment in low-emissions steelmaking technologies through green purchasing.
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As 2024 draws to an end, optimism on steel sector decarbonisation can feel in short supply. While impacts of the climate crisis accelerate, emissions are stubbornly high, sector debates are more focused on trade protection than on climate protection, and governments and companies are wobbling on their ambition. But stepping back, it is not all gloom. 2024 may be the year when tipping points were reached, and cracks in the status quo became undeniable.
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With the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and the display of the low carbon Olympic torch, it's time to evaluate. In the race to sustainable steel, how is ArcelorMittal performing?
