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The 'Book and Claim Framework for the Iron and Steel Sector' by RMI establishes a system for decoupling environmental attributes from the physical flow of low-emissions iron and steel. It provides a structured approach for the verification, issuance, transfer, and retirement of Book-and-Claim Units (BCUs), enabling buyers to support decarbonization when physical procurement of green steel is impractical. The framework aligns with ResponsibleSteel (RS) standards and introduces a dual functional-unit system for both iron and crude steel to incentivize decarbonization across the value chain.

The 2025 'Pedal to the Metal' report by Global Energy Monitor evaluates the global iron and steel fleet's progress toward 2030 decarbonization goals, highlighting a gap between the planning of cleaner technologies and their actual construction.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative outlines a framework and recommendations for scaling transition finance to decarbonize India's iron and steel sector, which is the country's largest carbon-emitting industrial sector.

This report outlines the critical role of China's iron and steel industry in meeting global climate goals and provides a framework for companies to set aligned targets and implement decarbonization mechanisms.

This discussion paper by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the financing requirements and barriers for decarbonizing the industrial sector in India, with a specific focus on the iron and steel sectors.