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Heralding a new dawn in steel production, the Indian enterprise Saarloha Advanced Materials Pvt. Ltd., part of the Kalyani Group, proudly unveiled its green steel brand, KALYANI FeRRESTATM, in December 2022. This landmark event signifies a leap towards sustainable change in the industry. Positioned at the forefront of innovation, Saarloha has embarked on a bold mission to revolutionize one of the world's most energy-intensive industries by championing sustainability. In an exclusive interview, we explore the company's journey and eco-conscious efforts with Mr. R.K. Goyal, Director at Saarloha, to reveal the insights driving its initiative and the impact of its green steel vision.

The necessity of renewable energy projects across the globe is evident, yet debate continues over where these projects are best placed, why such resistance to new projects exists and the real benefit they generate for local communities. Businesses, policymakers, and residents alike debate the generation of jobs, community engagement and social cohesion, all whilst accepting the underlying principle that the global community must discover and successfully implement new methods of generating and harnessing energy. This tension is increasingly evident in Italy, the UK, US and other high-income economies but notably, we also see local communities working in partnership with businesses to embrace renewable projects and reaping the benefits in their backyards.

Since its inaugural Sustainability Report in 1998, Nippon Steel Corporation has remained steadfast in its dedication to fostering a sustainable society through its business endeavours (as stated in the company policy). Embracing a philosophy that places great importance on promoting activities aligned with sustainability goals, the corporation released its latest report in September 2023. We have prepared a short overview of the key highlights of the Report, focusing on the initiatives in transitioning towards low-carbon steelmaking processes, including advancements in hydrogen-based ironmaking and CO2 capture initiatives.

In an era defined by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, industries worldwide are reassessing their practices to minimize their ecological footprint. Among them, the steel industry, known for its significant carbon emissions and resource-intensive processes, stands at a critical crossroads. Enter Alleima, a trailblazer in stainless steel material production, with a century-old legacy of innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability. Through insights from Mr. Håkan Sundström, Head of Sustainability and Governance at Alleima, and Dr. Dilip Chandrasekaran, Global Business Development Manager at Kanthal, we uncover Alleima's vision, achievements and aspirations in driving the green steel revolution.

Together with Peab, SSAB and Wihlborgs, Ruukki presents the world's first building featuring fossil-free steel. The building, Tomaten 1, in Lund, Sweden is an industrial facility covering roughly 6,000 square meters. The fossil-free SSAB steel, made with HYBRIT technology, has been used in the manufacture of the Ruukki sandwich panels in the building. Approximately 40% of the building's façade is made of fossil-free steel. Some of the key participants kindly shared some more information about this project.

The Ready for Green Steel campaign is an international campaign that called for prompt changes within the steel industry. I was delighted to receive the opportunity to talk to Ms. Kirsi Vuorinen, Project Manager at WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Finland, who kindly shared more information about this commendable project that was underway between November 2023 and January 2024.

In this exclusive interview, we delve into the world of green steel with a key player in the movement, CALSTART. Jon Gordon, Deputy Director, Green Steel, kindly shared insight into CALSTART´s Green Steel Program and shed light on the ongoing efforts to foster sustainability within the steel sector in the US.

While the past year has seen a dynamic market development for sustainable steel products, it is time to take a closer look at customers’ response to CO2-reduced solutions such as Kloeckner’s Nexigen® umbrella brand, for example: What are the experiences with the industry’s requirements and what is needed to move ahead, embracing the next-level green steel business?

With more than a century of expertise in metals, technology and mining, and a vision to become the customer’s first choice in sustainable stainless steel, Outokumpu is honouring its heritage by continuously pushing the boundaries of possible in terms of decarbonisation. During a conversation with the Green Steel World, Dr. Max Menzel, Head of Sustainability and Technical Customer Service at Outokumpu, highlighted some key elements that set Outokumpu’s sustainability agenda apart and place the company at the forefront of the race against climate change.

Sergei Mishin of Emerson explains how digitally-enabled, smarter plants using DRI processes and electric arc furnace technology can not only achieve more sustainable, high-quality production but also be economically viable.