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The document highlights that steelmaking is a highly emission-intensive process, contributing approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions annually. It argues that reducing these emissions is essential for achieving net-zero by 2050 and meeting Paris Agreement commitments, suggesting that G7 nations should lead international cooperation to establish the groundwork for a global industrial transition.

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  • Steel production is a major contributor to the climate crisis, accounting for roughly 8% of the world's annual CO2 emissions.
  • Decarbonizing the steel industry is a prerequisite for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and fulfilling the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Stockholm Environment Institute (2021). Green Steel Production. https://www.sei.org/publications/green-steel-production-g7/
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Stockholm Environment Institute. Green Steel Production. 2021. https://www.sei.org/publications/green-steel-production-g7/.
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{{cite report |author=Stockholm Environment Institute |title=Green Steel Production |date=10 June 2021 |url=https://www.sei.org/publications/green-steel-production-g7/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2021green, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Green Steel Production}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, month = jun, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/green-steel-production-g7/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }

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