Posts on the Topic Environmental-impact

Steel production is intertwined with human rights, necessitating ethical responsibility to protect workers and communities throughout the supply chain. The industry faces challenges such as unsafe working conditions and environmental impacts but is moving towards addressing these through adherence to...

New steel making technologies are emerging to increase productivity, quality and reduce environmental damage. These include the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Technology that generates electricity from waste heat, the Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT Process) for carbon-free production, Jet Process...

Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) is a promising technology in steel manufacturing that reduces iron ore with natural gas, producing high-purity sponge iron. This process offers environmental benefits such as reduced CO2 emissions and potential for carbon capture, making it an...

The steel industry, responsible for about 8% of global CO2 emissions, is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Companies are exploring strategies such as improving efficiency in conventional processes, using alternative technologies like biomass and carbon capture, complying...

The steel manufacturing process involves three main steps: production of molten iron from raw materials, purification and conversion to steel, and casting into shapes for finished products. This energy-intensive process has evolved due to environmental concerns and the demand for...