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- Steel is the bedrock of the UK’s supply chains and is fundamental to the future of the UK economy, our economic resilience and national security. The industry supports thousands of jobs and communities both directly and indirectly along the supply chain, particularly in Wales and the North East of England.
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It sets out why: Steel is central to meeting the UK’s decarbonisation objectives, from reducing the emissions of the material itself to its use in energy infrastructure and technologies that will enable a Net Zero economy.
Jul 23, 2024 · Steel is a high energy user and significant carbon emitter. Coal-fired blast furnaces exceed temperatures of 2,000°C and the industry is responsible for around 2% of UK greenhouse gas...
Oct 2, 2023 · The UK deserves to have a strong, national industry making products for infrastructure, homes, energy and transport across the nation instead of importing high-carbon steel. We need more steel, not less, in our Net Zero future. To find out more, visit uksteel.org/why.
Apr 7, 2023 · The UK steel industry is at a turning point - a way of life is already lost for many former workers. But if it can be resurrected as a powerful motor of a green economy, it's a tantalising prospect.
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Steel is critical to our future net-zero economy, our wind turbines, our electric vehicles, our energy-efficient housing, and must be part of the answer to reducing the level of single-use plastics. Steel is cost-effective, endlessly recyclable, and incredibly versatile. However, UK steel consumption gives rise to an estimated 30 million tonnes ...
Following the establishment of the new government and appointment of key positions, UK Steel sets at in this document it five key policy priorities to deliver a sustainable future of the UK steel sector and the fundamental reasons why domestic steel production is so important to the UK.
