Green steel producer Stegra speaks up for ecocide law

Stegra is set to produce near-zero emission steel, setting a new industry standard. Once their operations are at full capacity, Stegra’s steel will reduce emissions by over seven million tonnes per year.
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As Stegra says, cleaning up heavy industry, which is responsible for 40% of all global CO₂ emissions, is key for tackling the climate crisis. The steel industry alone accounts for more than 7% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. Stegra is leading the way, setting up Europe’s first new steel mill in 50 years. They are also leading the way in speaking up for ecocide law.

“For companies like us, with the clean transition of industry as our purpose, it is obvious that regulation against the most serious environmental crimes should be implemented both on the international and national level.” Malin Baltzar, Head of Group Sustainabililty, Stegra

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