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The contribution of steel in tackling climate change

Sustainable development in the 21st century will require a significant increase in the volume of steel used and produced.

The sheer size of our industry, and the fact that steel is used in every aspect of the modern world, places a major responsibility on us to be part of the solution to the challenge the world faces.

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Latest news

October 2008 Crude Steel Production 20 Nov 2008

September 2008 Crude Steel Production 22 Oct 2008

World Steel Association sets target for data collection 07 Oct 2008

Third World Steel Association Sustainability Report 2008 published 07 Oct 2008

IISI changes name to World Steel Association (worldsteel) 06 Oct 2008

Statement on Short Range Outlook (SRO) 06 Oct 2008

World Steel Association elects new officers and welcomes new members 06 Oct 2008

Steel industry appeals for governments to use life cycle thinking in environmental impact studies 29 Sep 2008

August 2008 Crude Steel Production 19 Sep 2008


Upcoming Events

Made in Steel 18 Mar 2009 to 20 Mar 2009

Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in the Steel Industry 25 Mar 2009 to 28 Mar 2009

2008 Sustainability Report

The World Steel Association has published its 2008 Sustainability Report. The report is based on a survey of 500 stakeholders. It captures indicator data from 38 companies and two regional associations.

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Download or order the Sustainability Report

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steeluniversity Challenge ends

The annual steeluniversity competition attracted 478 entrants from 26 different countries across five continents.



See the results!

Announcing worldsteel

The International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) has changed its name to World Steel Association (worldsteel).

Speaking at the worldsteel annual conference in Washington DC, Director General Ian Christmas said, "Our new name provides a simple description of our role and a clarity to our purpose."

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