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    • ISSN: 2941-5691 (Online)
    • ISSN: 2941-5705 (Print)
    • doi: 10.61030/

Transformation of the Steel Industry: Strategies for Climate-Neutral Production

Article Title

Transformation of the Steel Industry: Strategies for Climate-Neutral Production

Author

Karl-Heinz Dieser
2nd-year PhD student, European Polytechnical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Email: karl-heinz@dieser.de
Phone: +49 170 7811800

Journal Details

  • Journal: International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication
  • ISSN (Online): 2941-5691
  • ISSN (Print): 2941-5705
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v02pp02

Abstract

The steel industry is a significant contributor to global CO₂ emissions, primarily due to traditional blast furnace processes that rely on coal for iron ore reduction. In Germany, as of 2015, approximately 70% of crude steel was produced using primary methods, with the remaining 30% from secondary production. The conventional blast furnace route accounts for about 28% of the country’s total industrial emissions.​

To achieve climate-neutral steel production, alternative methods are being explored. One promising approach is hydrogen-based direct reduction, where green hydrogen replaces coal in the reduction process, enabling nearly CO₂-free steel production. However, this method requires substantial renewable energy resources and the development of a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure. Other strategies include increasing the recycling of steel scrap in electric arc furnaces and investigating innovative processes like the electrolytic reduction of iron ore.​

The transformation towards climate-neutral steel production necessitates technological innovation, significant investments, and supportive regulatory and economic frameworks. A combination of hydrogen-based direct reduction, enhanced steel scrap recycling, and the development of new emission-free processes presents a viable strategy for achieving climate neutrality. Long-term political measures, research funding, and infrastructure investments are crucial to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the steel industry.​

Keywords

Green steel, decarbonization, steel production, climate-neutral production, transformation​

How to Cite This Article

Dieser, K.-H. (2025). Transformation of the Steel Industry: Strategies for Climate-Neutral Production. International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, 2(PP02). https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v02pp02​

Full Article (PDF)

https://ijpsc.org/journal/v02/pp/02.pdf

Metadata and Info

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v02pp02
  • Published: 2025
  • License: CC BY 4.0 (if applicable)
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