Global steel industry emissions reduction shares 2050, by key method

Published by Ian Tiseo, Apr 11, 2025

Electrification is expected to be the leading decarbonization lever within the global steel industry, with a 27 percent share of emissions reductions by 2050 in comparison to 2022. The use of hydrogen in production is expected to be the second leading mitigation method, while energy efficiency is expected to contribute one-fifth of reductions.

Share of emissions reductions from the steel industry worldwide by 2050, by leading mitigation method

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December 2024

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Worldwide

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2022

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in comparison to 2022 levels, based on a net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario

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* Other includes avoided demand, CCUS, and other process and fuel shifts. 

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