2-day discussions on the international Steel industry
As the global steel demand has always been voracious, there has been a huge necessity to keep in mind various ways to reduce carbon emissions that are associated with its production. Around 75% of steel is still largely made in coal-fired blast furnaces, which release a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere along with the huge amount of energy necessary for heating the furnaces. Currently, steel contributes 7% to the carbon emissions, globally.
Technology, Trade Wars & Green Steel: Industry Elite to Debate Decarbonization at Brussels Summit
With green steel emerging as a new commodity, the 2nd World Green Steel Technologies, Steel Tariffs and Supply Chain Summit will assess its commercial viability, trade policies, and the hydrogen revolution replacing traditional coal-based steelmaking. SSG Event has rescheduled its Annual 2nd Green Steel Conference to 22-23 September 2025, merging with MMsteelclub Global Steel Trade Tariffs Summit in Brussels.
“This summit is a critical platform for traders, producers, and policymakers to navigate the economic and technological shifts defining the future of steel,” said an event executive. “From hydrogen supply chains to US trade wars, the discussions will shape strategies for a sustainable industrial transformation.”
The 2-day event focuses on the key discussions centered on green steel production hurdles, including high costs of green hydrogen, supply chain volatility, and carbon capture scalability, while highlighting Europe’s leadership in breakthrough technologies like hydrogen-based DRI and zero-fossil steelmaking on the first day. Trade tensions take center stage on the second day, with experts analyzing the impact of US tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and growing global protectionism.
Panels will also explore green steel as a tradable commodity, financing models for decarbonization, and the race to secure clean hydrogen and renewable energy for production. With sessions on sourcing challenges, regional competitiveness, and 2025 market trends.
Governments and industries are focusing on cutting steel’s carbon emissions, as the IEA states they must drop 50% by 2050 to meet global climate goals.
This is where Green Steel came into the picture, providing a solution that could replace traditional steelmaking, reducing carbon emissions. Essentially, green steel is the production of steel without the use of fossil fuels.
Approximately 55% of Europe’s steel production currently relies on the traditional blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace (BF-BOF) method, a carbon-intensive process. According to the commission, the emission from this process amounts to around 2.0- 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of steel. Currently, about 45% of the steel produced in Europe relies on the electric-arc furnace (EAF) route. However, this share was expected to rise to around 57% as the EU accelerates its transition to clean technologies ahead of its 2050 net-zero targets. In Europe, 79% of carbon steel long products are produced via the EAF route, while 96% of flat products are produced using the BF-BOF route.
Many Industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts are now gathering resources to discuss the various ways to counter the new needs of the steel industry.
Green Steel Summit to Convene Industry Leaders in Brussels
At the 2nd World Green Steel, Technologies, Steel Tariffs, and Supply Chain, the experts of the industries will gather in Brussels later in September for a high-profile two-day conference focused on the future of green steel and its pivotal role in achieving global net-zero targets. With an estimated $4.8 trillion still needed in investments to meet climate goals, the event will explore innovations, trade dynamics, and financing strategies shaping the steel industry’s green transition.
They will gather at an exclusive VIP 5-star hotel in Brussels for a high-level summit on the future of green steel. The two-day event will feature 35+ prominent speakers and attract over 200 professionals from across the steel value chain, including traders, producers, technology providers, and government representatives.
Green Steel Production: Revolutionizing Steel’s Carbon Footprint
Several reports discuss the many methods of green steel production that companies have been adopting, including cutting back on carbon-based fuels and reducing agents in pelletizing, shifting from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces powered by renewable energy and fueled by steel scrap or direct reduced iron, and replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen or electricity in downstream processes.
Amongst the most conventional methods of Green Steel production, some are taking the industry by surprise, such as the steel produced entirely from biogenic coal, where the biochar (a charcoal-like substance) is generated through the pyrolysis carbonization of sustainably sourced wood waste- which is climate neutral and when added to coke blend reduces CO2 emissions by 3–7 %.
From traditional blast furnaces, to a natural gas-based Direct Reduction (DR) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route, which uses 20% scrap, reduces emissions by 47%, down to 940 kg CO₂. A hydrogen-based DR and EAF route that uses green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity achieves a 75% reduction, emitting just 4.57 kg CO₂ per ton. The most advanced fully green DR and EAF route with renewable hydrogen, fossil-free power, and clean heat, cuts emissions by 99%, resulting in only 1 kg CO₂ per ton.
US Steel Tariffs to Reshape Industry, Trade, and Global Economics
With the Trump administration imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, US domestic steel producers have expressed satisfaction with the decision, as they will experience reduced competition. However, the European steel industry faces significant interruptions from US tariffs, given that the United States is the second-largest export market for EU steel. They also challenge the Korean steel industry with weak demand and oversupply of Chinese steel. As one of the largest steel exporters to the USA, Canada, and Mexico will also see its steel industry significantly impacted by these tariffs. The two countries have begun to explore alternative markets for their steel exports beyond the USA to counter the impacts of the tariffs.
However, the escalating trade war with China and the EU’s reciprocal 25% tariff may hamper domestic green steel in particular, creating an opportunity that China is stepping up to fill.
The current largest market for green steel is the EU, with its stringent environmental policies. However, the U.S. green steel manufacturers are unable to take the benefits of this demand due to the trade war. This disrupted supply of US green steel is filled by the supply from China.
“Companies in Europe really want to start using green steel, primarily in the automotive and construction spaces. And Chinese players are beginning to align with the market demand and upcoming EU regulations,” said Chingis Idrissov, a technology analyst at research firm IDTechEx.
Summit’s mission
The 2nd World Green Steel, Hydrogen, and Energy Summit will provide a stage for discussions and debates, providing experts and industry leaders an opportunity to come forth and share their insights. Attendees will benefit from premium networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception and dedicated business lunches, fostering collaboration in the fast-evolving green steel sector.
The shift to green steel is unstoppable, but the path is fraught with technological, financial, and geopolitical risks. As global demand for low-carbon steel grows, the Brussels summit aims to bridge the gap between innovation, policy, and market readiness, ensuring the industry stays on track for net-zero targets.
Join us in Brussels, Belgium, on 22- 23 September 2025 for a 2-day conference to find out more about green steel and its transformation.