The Green Steel Taxonomy, launched by the Union Ministry of Steel, is a groundbreaking initiative to decarbonise India’s steel industry and achieve net-zero emission intensity by 2070. 

• This classification framework sets clear standards for evaluating and certifying steel products based on their environmental impact. Read here to learn more.
• India has achieved a significant milestone in pursuing low-carbon development and sustainable industry practices by unveiling the Taxonomy of Green Steel on 12th December 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
• This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emission intensity in the steel sector by 2070, as part of its broader climate goals.
• The release of the Taxonomy of Green Steel marks a crucial step in advancing the National Mission on Green Steel.