Nordic steelmakers urge EU to boost demand for near-zero emission steel
Transitioning to low and near zero emission steel production contributes to achieving the EU’s climate goals and can provide significant competitiveness benefits to European steelmakers who can supply climate-conscious steel buyers with future proof products, while modernizing facilities and maintaining
an innovative edge.
To boost lead markets, the Nordic Near-Zero Emission Steel group is calling on the EU to accelerate demand for near-zero emissions steel through harmonised labelling and public procurement mandates. Clear EU-wide standards and procurement rules are essential to derisk investments, ensure fair competition, and enable early movers to scale near-zero emission technologies. With many European steel facilities approaching reinvestment, decisive action now would secure Europe’s leadership in green steel, strengthen industrial resilience, and cut emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.
