The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recently announced the launch of its Climate Action Recognition Programme, an initiative to recognise steel producers who have fulfilled their commitment to participate in the worldsteel CO₂ Emissions Data Collection Programme, and a new dedicated website, the climate change microsite.

According to the wordsteel’s press release, the programme measures the current level of emissions from the production of steel worldwide and is open to all steel producers, members and non-members of worldsteel alike. Recognition can be obtained at a corporate level or at a site level as long as CO₂ emissions data for more than 90% of the crude steel production of the company or the site is submitted. The recognition is valid for two years.

“Climate change is the biggest issue for the steel industry in the 21st century. The collection and measurement of CO₂ data is a very important step for steel companies to see where they stand at the moment and also to identify future actions to improve performance,” said Ian Christmas, Director General of worldsteel.

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