Safety and health
The steel industry is committed to the goal of achieving an injury-free and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.
Climate action
Our industry fully supports the aims of the Paris Agreement. We are committed to a low-carbon future.
Wider sustainability
The steel industry is committed to transparent data disclosure and continual improvement in environmental performance issues, including water use, air quality, and maximising resource use.
Our people
The success of the steel industry is intrinsically linked to its diverse people. Education and training for a net-zero future is a priority.
Steel is everywhere
Steel is the most commonly used metal in the world. It is everywhere in our lives.
What's new
March constructsteel newsletter
A look at Steelworks New Zealand's sustainability award winner project, the state of real estate demand, the role of steel sheet piling in flood defence, market trends and construction news headlines.
steelManagement-26 registration open
The next steelManagement course is taking place from 4 to 9 May in Brussels, Belgium. The course is designed to empower professionals and leaders within the steel industry to effectively navigate and lead with vision.
steelTalks: CO₂-free steelmaking – How to achieve it?
Taking place on 18 March at 13.00 UTC, the next steeluniversity webinar with guest speaker Prof. Dr. Johannes Schenk from Montanuniversität Leoben will discuss strategies and technologies to reduce CO2 emissions in the steel industry.
China monthly report - February 2025
The highlight of this issue is that the qualification system for steelmakers has been officially updated and the MEE has released a list of technologies that are promising in reducing carbon emissions in the future.
January 2025 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2025, a 4.4% decrease compared to January 2024.
Breakthrough Technology Conference 2025
Registration for the 2nd Breakthrough Technology Conference, to be held on 2–3 Dec. 2025 in Singapore, is open. Check out the programme and register online here.
February constructsteel newsletter
A closer look at constructsteel's Best Project of the Year 2024 award, how the real estate industry can solve its data problems, former Shanghai steelworks transformation, opening of constructsteel Awards nominations, market trends and news.
steelTalks: Protecting people in urban settings
Join us on 20 February and hear worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins delve into the many ways stainless steels contribute to a safer, healthier future.
China monthly report - January 2025
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has released a national standard “Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Coking Chemical Industry.”
Publications
Report
Sustainability Indicators Report 2024
Eight sustainability indicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.
Publications
#steelFacts
A collection of amazing facts about steel that demonstrate steel's value for society.
Publication
World Steel in Figures 2024
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
Report
Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2024
A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.
Publication
The Steel Story
An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.
Publication
Steel - the permanent material in the circular economy
Given the inherent properties of steel, steel has a major role to play in the circular economy.
Publication
Safety culture and leadership fundamentals
This publication sets out four fundamentals which will contribute to a safer and healthier workplace.
Publication
worldsteel membership benefits
The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.
Publication
Safety and health principles and definitions
Six safety and health principles for the steel industry with useful definitions and calculations.
Policy paper
Safety and health policy paper
Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.
Policy paper
Water management policy paper
How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.
Policy paper
Co-product policy paper
An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.
Videos
worldsteel's Sustainability Charter
worldsteel's Sustainability Champions
worldsteel's Open Forum
#lovesteel compilation
ABOUT WORLDSTEEL
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
Read moreFacts & Figures
60
Countries represented in membership
85%
Global steel production covered
6 million
People working for the steel industry