Overview of publications in section:
Commentary
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The transition of the global steel industry to near-zero emissions production made little progress in 2025. This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the dominance of tariffs, cost pressures, uncertainty over policy incentives, and politicisation of steel within national security debates.
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The steel sector is a major driver of climate change, and while many companies talk up plans to cut carbon emissions, tracking decarbonisation and other…
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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…
