Tata Steel, the UK’s largest steel producer, announced that it will commit its Port Talbot site in South Wales to become ‘ResponsibleSteel’ accredited. The company will also formally adopt science-based targets with respect to its emissions reduction program and net-zero aspirations.
Tata Steel commercial director Anil Jhanji indicated: “These commitments to ResponsibleSteel and SBTi are a clear statement to the world and to our customers that we want to do business. This will include decarbonizing all aspects of our business, from our raw materials and energy procurement, to our iron and steel manufacturing at Port Talbot and through our coating operations, pipe manufacturing and downstream processing, and logistics.” to which he added thate “it is important that we not only continue our journey to reduce our emissions and reach net zero carbon by 2045, but also to do so in a validated way, measuring our progress according to robust and agreed measurement processes. We firmly believe that subscribing to such partnerships will help us to achieve these objectives”.
ResponsibleSteel executive director Annie Heaton added: “We are delighted that Port Talbot has announced its intention to join industry leaders globally and aim for certification against the ResponsibleSteel standard. This is an indication of the site’s commitment not only to decarbonization, but also to the core interests of the local community.”
In addition to recycling more than half a million tons of scrap steel each year through its steel plant, Tata Steel also supplies 100% recyclable tin steels for food cans, pet food cans and aerosols.
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