Edwin Basson, Director General & Åsa Ekdahl, Head of Environment & Climate Change, World Steel Association, Belgium

In this first episode of the Green Steel Challenge Podcast, Astrid Korf-Wolman, alongside co-hosts Dr Mike Walsh and James Moss, warmly welcome Edwin Basson and Åsa Ekdahl from World Steel Association – the world’s largest steel association with members represent some 85% of global steel production. They discuss the ambitious journey of decarbonising the global steel industry and dive into a thought-provoking debate around innovative technological advancements, the significance of cross-sector collaboration, and the hurdles lying in the path towards Green Steel.

This episode illuminates the evolving narrative of steel transitioning from a major carbon emitter to a greener operation, offering a blend of expert insights, candid dialogue, and a peek into the promising future of sustainable steel production. Our guests shed light on global sustainability endeavours within the steel sector, making this episode a pivotal piece in understanding the Green Steel challenge from a global perspective.

A Glossary of terms featured in this episode and throughout The Green Steel Challenge podcast is now available via Kallanish Commodities.