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
Blog: Hearing loss at work - The invisible injury we still accept
Hearing loss is one of the most common — and least visible — occupational injuries in heavy industry. On World Hearing Day 2026, we need to confront why it still happens and why prevention matters.
Extreme conditions are overcome to suspend this steel walkway above a canyon in Tibet
Steel makes it possible to cantilever a glass walkway over a canyon in Tibet and the results are impressive.
Stainless steel melt shop production increases by 2.1% in 2025
The world stainless association has released figures for the year 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 64.2 million tonnes, an increase of 2.1% compared to 2024.
January 2026 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.
Open Forum 2026: Registration open!
Registration is open for worldsteel’s Open Forum 2026, to be held in Brussels on 2–3 June. Register now to take part in the climate conversation.
Understanding Corrosion - Chapter 4: Tea staining
Join this webinar on 12 March, where Tim Collins, Secretary General of worldstainless, explains why tea staining occurs—and how to prevent it to maintain the appearance of stainless steel in service.
China Monthly - January 2026
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) , together with four other ministerial departments, issued guidance on the development and promotion of zero-carbon factories. This is a members-only report.
February constructsteel newsletter
Explore expert insights, 2026 award nominations, new steel solutions platform video, and project story on volcano-resilient design.
Decarbonisation of the steel industry
This white paper, Decarbonisation of the Steel Industry: Medium-Term Goals and Immediate Gains for the Construction Sector, provides a practical, construction-focused overview of current steel decarbonisation measures and realistic medium-term pathways, developed with the Council on Vertical Urbanism as part of the sustainability partnership.
Publications
Sustainability Indicators Report 2025
Nineteen Sustainability iIdicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.
Climate change and the production of iron and steel policy paper
Pathways and call to action to reduce CO2 emissions from the steel industry.
Safety and health principles
Six safety and health principles for the steel industry. An evolving set of guidelines.
World Steel in Figures 2025
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2025
A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.
worldsteel membership benefits
The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.
#steelFacts
A collection of amazing facts about steel that demonstrate steel's value for society.
The Steel Story
An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.
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.
Safety and health policy paper
Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.
Water management policy paper
How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.
Co-product policy paper
An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.
Air quality policy paper
Air quality control is a major priority for the steel industry.
Life cycle assessment in the steel industry
A life cycle approach is the only way to establish the true environmental performance of any given product.
Videos
worldsteel's Breakthrough Technology Conference
worldsteel's Sustainability Charter
worldsteel's Sustainability Champions
worldsteel's Open Forum