The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has launched a comprehensive two-year review of its Steel Climate Standard, the global benchmark used to measure and report carbon emissions in the steel industry. Originally adopted in August 2023, the framework has served as a basis for independently verified emissions certification across the sector.
The review will cover key elements including emissions measurement methodologies, certification requirements, decarbonization target-setting approaches, and consistency with international climate frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.
Incorporating industry data and policy developments
The process will also draw on verified emissions data from GSCC-certified members, as well as lessons learned during implementation. In addition, ongoing developments in global climate policy will be considered to ensure the framework remains relevant and robust.
Since its introduction, the standard has enabled steel producers to obtain third-party certification of facility-level emissions intensity and to establish independently verified decarbonization targets. According to GSCC, certified members have collectively reduced nearly 3 million mt of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
The review is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of global steel emissions standards. GSCC emphasized that the updated framework will aim to strengthen credibility, transparency, and alignment with the transition toward lower-emission steel production.
