The transition to low-emission steel production in the United States continues to advance, driven by end-user demand and growing adoption of standardized emissions targets, according to Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) Executive Director Adina Renee Adler.

In an interview with Fastmarkets, Adler noted that while regulatory incentives have shifted in recent years, market demand for lower-emissions steel remains a powerful force, particularly among automotive manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, construction industry end users.

Launched in 2022, GSCC brings together steel producers, associations, and supply-chain organizations around a shared goal: supporting a global standard that accelerates the transition to low-emission steel and aligns with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2050.

Adler highlighted the two core components of the GSCC program:

• Company-wide emissions-reduction targets, and
• Product-level certification under the Steel Climate Standard, which independently verifies emissions intensity thresholds.

The interview also outlines recent progress among GSCC members, including company-wide and product-level certifications achieved by several North American steelmakers, as well as measurable emissions reductions tied to certified operations.

Looking ahead, Adler emphasized that additional companies are in the certification pipeline globally, with further program milestones expected in early 2026.

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Source: Fastmarkets interview published December 16, 2025