Winding path to 'green steel': Transition for sector needs policy enablers

The root of the problem lies in the centuries-old steelmaking process

Steel is ubiquitous. There is a bit or a lot of it in everything around us — from cars, appliances and airplanes to buildings and bridges. That’s also part of the reason it’s a problem in tackling climate change.
 
Globally, steel contributes between 7 and 9 per cent to emissions. Steel mills in India, according to Crisil Research, typically contribute 10-11 per cent of total carbon emissions from the country.
 
With top steelmakers looking to add capacity at breakneck speed — 40 million tonnes in the next five years — the importance of adopting environment-friendly technology and processes