Green Steel: A Global Climate Solutions Technology Explainer on Sustainable Steelmaking, Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Hydrogen Steel, Renewable Energy, and Climate Technology

Green steel is an essential solution for decarbonizing one of the most emissions-intensive industries in the world. This Global Climate Solutions Technology Explainer examines how hydrogen-based direct reduced iron, electric arc furnace steelmaking, and emerging electrolysis methods can cut carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, and align the steel sector with climate change mitigation and circular economy goals.

• Understand the key technological pathways for green steel production, including hydrogen-based direct reduced iron and electrolysis-based ironmaking
• Explore how green steel can achieve deep industrial decarbonization while maintaining steel quality and performance standards
• Learn the environmental benefits of green steel, from CO₂ emissions reduction to improved air quality and water efficiency
• Gain insight into how circular economy principles, such as enhanced recycling and closed-loop systems, apply to steelmaking
• See how operational flexibility and modular production models improve resilience in the green steel value chain
• Familiarize yourself with the technical, economic, and policy barriers to scaling green steel globally
• Understand the role of renewable energy and green hydrogen infrastructure in enabling sustainable steel production
• Explore innovation frontiers that could improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand adoption of low-carbon steel technologies

This Insight provides a concise, technically grounded overview of sustainable steelmaking, industrial decarbonization, and climate technology. It equips professionals, researchers, and decision-makers with the knowledge needed to evaluate green steel’s potential, understand its challenges, and position themselves within the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.