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
Release date: June 2026 crude steel production data
worldsteel plans to publish its world crude steel production data for June 2026 on 23 July.
steelChallenge-21 | Regional Championship
The Regional Championship returns on 17 November 2026. Participants will have 24 hours to complete a steelmaking simulation, and for the first time, high school students can take part. Registration opens on 1 September.
steelManagement-27 registration open | Bangkok | 29 Nov-4 Dec
Organised by steeluniversity, worldsteel’s education and training programme, steelManagement helps steel industry professionals develop the leadership skills needed for the next stage of their careers.
China Monthly - June 2026
The highlight of this issue is that the The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced an action plan to accelerate energy conservation and carbon-reduction renovations across key industries. This is a member-only report.
Stainless steel neural probes are set to enable safer and more accurate brain procedures
Engineers from Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. have developed pioneering stainless steel neural probes that could make brain research and treatment much safer and more effective.
Stainless Steel in Figures 2026
The 2026 edition of the Stainless Steel in Figures is now available.
May 2026 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to May 2025.
3D printed steel connectors set to make the construction industry more sustainable
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland are creating 3D-printed, reusable steel connectors that will make buildings easier to reuse, adapt and recycle, reducing demolition.
China Monthly - May 2026
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released an updated version of the policy Measures for Steel Capacity Replacement, marking the restart of China’s national mechanism for steel capacity replacement. This is a member-only report.
Publications
World Steel in Figures 2026
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2026
Crucial insights into our industry’s ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our workforce.
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.
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