New steel sector tracker finds significant under-reporting on emissions, and persistent coal use

Published 11:58 on December 8, 2025 / Last updated at 12:49 on December 8, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Coal remains a significant driver of emissions for the steel sector worldwide, in a sector where much of the pollution is still under-reported and decarbonisation is difficult to assess, according to data from a new steelmaker tracking tool.
Coal remains a significant driver of emissions for the steel sector worldwide, in a sector where much of the pollution is still under-reported and decarbonisation is difficult to assess, according to data from a new steelmaker tracking tool.


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