Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Energy use and conservation, the environment and sustainability as it relates to the steel industry.

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ArcelorMittal Releases 2014 Sustainability Report

22 April 2015 - ArcelorMittal, a leading steel and mining company, has published its 2014 sustainability report, ‘Steel: the sustainability challenge’. The report launches the company’s 10 new sustainable development outcomes which outlines what the company needs to achieve in order for its steel to be recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable materials. It also details the company’s sustainability highlights, including how ArcelorMittal made an economic contribution to society of $79 billion in 2014.

Bayi Iron Steel Takes the Lead in Green Buildings in China

21 April 2015 - Xinjiang Green Building Co was officially established in Toutunhe district in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on March 30. It is the first assets management company in Xinjiang to focus on the development of the green building industry. The newly-inaugurated company was invested in by Baosteel Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron Steel Co and another six enterprises, including the Xinjiang Natural Information Technology Investment Co headquartered in Xinjiang.

ArcelorMittal Steel in the Largest Oil Discovery of Recent Years

20 April 2015 - ArcelorMittal will supply some 15,000 tonnes of clad plate to aid one of the largest and toughest oil projects of the last 30 years.

MMK Group Plans to Significantly Increase Budget for Environmental Initiatives in 2015

20 April 2015 - OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works plans to implement 72 initiatives within its approved 2015 Environmental Programme with a budget exceeding 3.3 bln roubles*, covering all the mill’s production plants and MMK Group entities.

Dust Collectors Improve the Removal Efficiencies of Wet Scrubbers

17 April 2015 - Aerodyne Environmental, a specialist in industrial dust collectors and material handling valves, offers products that can either operate as stand-alone units or as pre-filters for existing dust collection systems. No matter how they are used in a process, Aerodyne dust collectors will improve efficiencies and removal rates, and help reduce costs and maintenance time. Wet scrubbers have proven to benefit immensely when an Aerodyne dust collector is used as a pre-filter.

Outotec Ranked World's 12th Most Sustainable Company on Global index

06 February 2015 - Outotec was ranked 12th on the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) Index. This was the third consecutive year Outotec was included in the index (ranking 3rd in 2014).

Metalloinvest Implements Climate Action International Program

28 January 2015 - Metalloinvest has received a certificate for its participation in the Climate Action international programme.

Worldsteel Twitter Debate to Explore Steel: The Material of Choice in a Sustainable World

15 January 2015 - On Tuesday, 27 January between 14:00 and 15:00 GMT, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) will bring together business leaders, steel associations, and academics at the forefront of the steel industry to take part in a Twitter debate on the future of the steel industry and its contribution to the green economy.

Qatar Steel Conducts Sustainability Training Workshops

26 December 2014 - Qatar Steel recently conducted a series of sustainability training workshops designed to give its employees an understanding of what it means for Qatar Steel to be sustainable, and how the company intends to invest in sustainability in the coming years.

Timken World Headquarters Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Green-Building Excellence

23 December 2014 - The Timken Company announced that its World Headquarters building has earned LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council®.

Universal Stainless CEO Receives One of Three Top Honors in Smart 50 Awards Event

11 December 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. announced that Dennis M. Oates, chairman, president and chief executive officer, received one of three top honors presented by Smart Business magazine at a Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards ceremony in November 2014.

Outokumpu Wins Award for Environmental Achievements

28 November 2014 - International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) awarded Outokumpu’s Tornio operations in Finland on long-term successful work in waste water treatment and protection of sea environment on 5 November 2014. The award is based on voting of ICDA council and committees.

Sutor Subsidiary Honored as Environmental Protection Model Enterprise

07 November 2014 - Changshu Huaye Steel Strip Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Sutor Technology Group, was recently honored as a model enterprise for sustainable development and energy conservation by the government of Changshu City, China.

EUROFER Provides Update on Ambitious Climate Targets, Measures to Preserve Industrial Competitiveness

30 October 2014 - On 24 October 2014, the EU heads of state and government agreed on an ambitious European energy and climate policy framework for the period 2020 to 2030, including a CO2 emission reduction target of 43% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels for sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Outokumpu Recognized Again in Nordic Climate Disclosure Leadership Index

16 October 2014 - Outokumpu has been recognized as a leader for the depth and quality of its climate change data disclosed to the investors and the global marketplace by CDP.

worldsteel Reports on Sustainability Performance of the Steel Industry

08 October 2014 - worldsteel has published its 2014 Sustainability Indicators, presenting the steel industry’s progress in sustainability performance over the past decade.

60 European Steel Executives: Climate Change Legislation Must Not Jeopardize Industry

07 October 2014 - On 23 and 24 October 2014, the European Union’s heads of state and governments will decide on a new, ambitious long-term energy and climate policy for Europe. In doing so, they will also be making a decision on whether industrial growth and jobs have a place in the future EU economy.

Air Products Recognized for Sustainability Leadership by Dow Jones Indexes

19 September 2014 - Air Products has again achieved a leadership position among the top 10% of companies in its industry as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) 2014/2015, a gold standard benchmark for corporate sustainability performance.