United States Steel Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

SUGAR LAND--April 23, 2021--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Joining a spate of global steel makers, United States Steel has announced its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. While details have not been announced, the commitment to reduce carbon emissions is expected to require future investment in electric arc furnace technology, direct reduced iron, carbon-free energy sources, and carbon capture and storage technology at the company's existing integrated steel mills. The announcement builds on a previous commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 20% by 2030.