worldstainless and Sustainability

Sustainable Stainless Charter of the world stainless steel industry

The members of the world stainless association adhere to the following principles on sustainability:

• We operate our business efficiently and in a financially sustainable way, to supply stainless steel products and solutions that satisfy customer’s needs and provide value to stakeholders
• We strive to optimise the eco-efficiency of products throughout their life cycle. We promote the recovery, reuse and recycling of stainless steel.
• We foster the well-being of employees and provide a safe and healthy working environment
• We promote values and initiatives that show respect for the people and communities associated with our business
• We conduct our business with high ethical standards in our dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the community.
• We engage our stakeholders and independent third parties in constructive dialogue to help fulfil our sustainable development commitments.
• We build and share our knowledge of sustainability through open and active communications. We help others in the supply chain to implement sustainable practices.

Sustainability Award

Every year, the Sustainability Award recognises developments that deliver measurable environmental progress. This includes reducing operational emissions, lowering production energy intensity, improving material efficiency, investing in environmentally positive processes or products, or strengthening environmental management systems. These efforts demonstrate how stainless steel companies can lead the transition to a cleaner, more resource‑efficient world.