U.S. Steel Becomes World’s First to Achieve ResponsibleSteel™ Certified Steel Status at Big River Facility

United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) is the first company to be awarded the ResponsibleSteel™ – status in the world, a significant milestone in the sustainability aspirations of the industry.

Big River Steel facility, situated in Osceola, Arkansas, located in the U.S. Steel Indiana Harbor Complex received such accreditation after complying with various Responsible Steel production criteria, ESG regulation, and practices. The company has now built on the 2022 ResponsibleSteel Site Certification as well as Site Certification, and now it is full steel certification. ResponsibleSteel is an international institution that provides site and steel certification through the General Benchmarking Structural Requirements, reliable where good practices are maintained along the steel supply chain. The certification shows the commitment of Big River and U.S Steel to fulfilling carbon welding goals.

“This is an extraordinary accomplishment,” said U. S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt. “The rigorous requirements needed for ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel represent a new gold standard for responsible steel manufacturing on a global scale. This certification gives customers and stakeholders confidence that Big River is on the path to near zero and demonstrates that we are using responsible practices across our supply chain. Being the first steel company in the world to achieve ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel demonstrates our strong resolve to build a more sustainable steel industry in the United States and across the world.”

U. S. Steel’s Big River achieved Certified Steel by demonstrating how sustainability permeates throughout the company’s operations.

The ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard incorporates over 500 criteria across 13 principles, requiring certified companies to meet strict ESG benchmarks. These include responsible sourcing of materials and demonstrated progress in decarbonizing the steel production process. U.S. Steel’s achievement of Progress Level 1 certification highlights its commitment to transparency and long-term sustainability, while positioning the company as a leader in the global steel industry’s green transition. 

ResponsibleSteel’s CEO, Annie Heaton remarked, “For those buyers looking to cut through the confusion of environmental claims, look no further . We look forward to U. S. Steel’s ongoing progress and leadership in the market for credible sustainable steel products.”

U.S. Steel’s achievement sets a new precedent for authentically sourced and produced steel in the U.S., creating a blueprint for other steelmakers globally. With ResponsibleSteel certification, U.S. Steel is paving the way for a more sustainable steel industry and laying the foundation for a greener future.

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