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With its “Super COURSE50” technology brand, Nippon Steel claims to use hydrogen injection and carbon capture to reduce climate-harming emissions from its steel plants.
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Tokyo, Japan, 29 August 2024 - International climate organisation SteelWatch reacts to the announcement of Nippon Steel’s intention to make additional investments in coal-based steel production at the U.S. Steel Gary and Mon Valley sites, in a desperate and dangerous attempt to secure its acquisition (1).
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World number four steel producer, Nippon Steel, is failing to meet international standards and falling behind its competitors on climate action, due to its focus on coal-based steelmaking.
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ArcelorMittal does not live up to its own shiny claims of climate leadership because it is not on track to deliver the transformation needed to limit climate change to 1.5C, it is backtracking on its own stated commitments, and prioritising shareholders over decarbonisation in its financial decisions.
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BlueScope has been handed AUD136.8 million from the Australian government's Critical Inputs to Clean Energy Industries (CICEI) program to reline a blast furnace at its…
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Four prominent steel companies have announced plans to reline blast furnaces, which are used to produce coal-based steel, that will lock in CO2 emissions of almost 500 Mt. SteelWatch and Solutions forOur Climate (SFOC) shed light on the alarming investments made by steel companies in coal-based steel production, driving millions of additional tonnes of emissions and running counter to their nations’ climate pledges. The commentary underscores the pressing necessity for transitioning to greener alternatives and intensifying climate scrutiny in investment choices to steer clear of coal-based steel production. It also underscores the implications for these companies’ competitiveness and the planet’s stability.
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Slide presentation from the SteelWatch launch and findings from the debut report "Sunsetting Coal in Steel Production". Presented on July 11, 2023 in an online…
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It is exciting to launch SteelWatch. But why SteelWatch? Why do we exist? The reasons for SteelWatch to exist are worrisome, galvanising, and among the best-hidden secrets in the climate change space.
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While there is emerging consensus on the fossil free steel sector of 2050, there is much debate and disagreement on the transition to get there. Expert Chris Bataille shares his wisdom.
