World Steel Association (worldsteel)

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 146.8 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2024, a 0.8% increase compared to November 2023 https://lnkd.in/e2dDj9np

Gerdau won our Excellence in sustainability Steelie Award for their ESG in the supply chain programme. The 123-year-old company and Brazil’s largest steel producer, has a diverse chain of suppliers, and bringing them in line with their values has become crucial. They have 18,000 business partners globally, 12,000 of whom are in Brazil. In order to encourage the supply chain to adopt governance, compliance, and human rights practices, as well as sustainable initiatives and exert control over their social and environmental management, Gerdau has implemented an ESG Management Journey in the supply chain, which includes the following initiatives: Inspire, ESG Clause, and ECOAR. The independent expert judges for this Steelie Award were: ╰┈➤Luiz Cláudio Allemand, Lawyer, Independent ╰┈➤Danhak Gu, Policy Analyst, OECD - OCDE ╰┈➤Gordon Peeling, Director, Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd. ╰┈➤Runa Sarkar, Professor Economics, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta ╰┈➤Jim Woods, Corporate Affairs, O-I Read more about the winning entry here - https://ow.ly/MI1N50UiP5t #Steelies #SteelieAwards #sustainability #esg #supplychains

Our Steel Statistical Yearbook 2024, released today,contains comprehensive statistics from 2014 to 2023 on crude steel production by country and process, steel production by product, steel trade by product, apparent steel use, and apparent steel use per capita by country, as well as production and trade of pig iron and directly reduced iron https://ow.ly/bYPW50UlKAG

Today steeluniversity announced the finalists of steelChallenge-19, the global industry's preeminent online competition to engage both students and industry professionals to showcase their ability to make steel with the best quality at the lowest cost. See below for more information. https://ow.ly/AHMm50UkQUY

Exploring Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) in Advanced High Strength Steel Components. Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) can lead to surface cracks during resistance spot welding of advanced high-strength steels, a critical material used in automotive body construction. While the mechanisms of LME have been extensively studied in academic, single-spot tests, there remains a lack of comprehensive data on components produced at industrial scale. In a collaborative effort with Paderborn University and Fraunhofer IPK, WorldAutoSteel has built upon earlier LME research to produce a Phase 2 report focused on real-world components. This upcoming #steelTalks will unveil crucial insights from the study, highlighting the occurrence of LME and strategies for its mitigation in stamped components. We will also evaluate how LME cracks could potentially affect vehicle crash performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into pressing challenges and innovative solutions in automotive manufacturing! 🔗 https://ow.ly/EEvk50UiOQ7 #steel #automotive #manufacturing #welding #engineering #elearning

Currently, there is no standardised methodology for greenhouse gas (GHG) chain of custody approaches, leading companies to create individual schemes tailored to their specific requirements. As the number of these schemes increases, the demand for industry guidance has become more evident. To address this need, worldsteel, in collaboration with its members, has formulated a set of Principles and Guidelines aimed at enhancing transparency and clarity in the application of chain of custody approaches within the steel sector. These guidelines are intended to assist companies that opt to implement these approaches and to offer input to other organizations working on similar frameworks, including the new ISO 14077 standard and UNIDO’s Industrial Deep Decarbonisation Initiative, among others. https://ow.ly/Y8sp50UiO7E #ClimateAction #parisagreement #emissions #supplychains #steelindustry #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #environment #lowcarbonsteel #netzero #data

Steel is truly the backbone of our modern world! Did you know it's the most widely used metal globally? From infrastructure to everyday items, its impact is immense. Explore our 137-page compilation of insights and remarkable facts about this versatile material. #steelFacts #safetyandhealth #climateaction #environment #sustainability #materials #markets #automotive #construction #infrastructure #energy #innovation #development

The world’s longest cantilever, "The Link" at One Za'abeel in Dubai, is a stunning example of modern #architecture that defies gravity! Stretching 67.277m beyond the main tower, this 230m glass and #steel marvel was designed by Nikken Sekkei Ltd. With its innovative diamond grid pattern and robust structure, it showcases how #engineering meets creativity. What are your thoughts on such groundbreaking designs? How do you think they shape our urban landscapes? constructsteel #steelProjects #OneZaabeel #Innovation #UrbanDesign #Innovation #Cantilever #DesignExcellence #DesignTrends #CantileveredStructures https://ow.ly/boM050UfEyu

There has been a revision to the October 2024 crude steel production data released on Friday 22nd November.   The figure for South Korea has been revised, affecting the Asian and global figures. The new global figure is 152.1 million tonnes, a 1.0% increase on October 2023. Corrected data: 🆕 📊 Global crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to worldsteel was 152.1 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to October 2023. Africa produced 2.0 Mt in October 2024, down 0.4% on October 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 111.3 Mt, up 1.7%. The EU (27) produced 11.3 Mt, up 5.5%. Europe, Other produced 3.4 Mt, down 6.2%. The Middle East produced 5.0 Mt, up 5.4%. North America produced 8.8 Mt, down 3.6%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.7 Mt, down 12.2%. South America produced 3.8 Mt, up 7.2%. #steelStats #steelmaking #steelproduction #crudesteel #materials #data #metals #engineering #commodities https://ow.ly/fjtX50UcAoy

Advanced High-Strength Steels (#AHSS) have become a standard material for enhancing vehicle performance and safety. Fortunately, advances in #metallurgy and welding reduce AHSS’s sensitivity to Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME), lowering the risk of fractures. Download WorldAutoSteel’s Phase 2 Component Study about managing LME in real-world #manufacturing environments for more info: https://ow.ly/XRwE50U9Pkh #Steel #Automotive #LME #Engineering