Steel is in the spotlight today as we're classified as one of the 'hard-to-abate' sectors. It's a really exciting time for the industry. We've never had so much attention before, nor as many people wanting to help the industry reach the targets we're setting for ourselves to become a low-carbon or carbon-neutral industry.
It's not just about carbon
But CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions are only part of our story. Yes, we need to significantly reduce our carbon emissions to rapidly reduce the devastating impact that we are all having on the climate. But sustainability is a lot bigger than this. We need to look at a lot more – how we can contribute to the circular economy, how we can reduce our demand for raw materials, use less water, reduce our impact on biodiversity and contribute positively to local flora and fauna.
And it's not all about the environmental impact we have either. Looking into our supply chains, taking responsibility for where our raw materials come from, what are the social impacts caused by the need to make steel, and where we can work together with local communities to increase the positive impact we can have on society. There is still an increasing need for steel, particularly in developing countries, and we need to make sure that the industry can develop accordingly.
And there are also the many benefits of using steel in product applications – new steels are lighter and stronger than before, products can be designed to be reused or remanufactured way before they need to be recycled.
Dirab se yon pati entegral nan opere nenpòt biznis. Konpayi etik ak sosyalman responsab yo dwe kapab demontre ak moun ki gen enterè yo ki jan yo pèfòme ak ki kote yo ap dirije ak respè anpil aspè nan anviwònman an, sosyal ak gouvènans ekonomik.
Avanse endistri a
As such, the launch of our new Sustainability Charter is a proud moment for world steel and its members. As Head of Sustainability, I'm thrilled to see the work we've done with our member representatives to develop a Charter that better reflects the issues facing the industry today, and the issues that the steel companies are dealing with in each and every part of the world.
Konstitisyon an te mete ajou dapre yon sondaj enpòtan ki te fèt pami moun ki gen enterè entèn ak ekstèn nan endistri a, ki gen ladan kliyan, ONG ak envestisè. Se poutèt sa, Konstitisyon an reflete anviwònman biznis k ap evolye ak konsyantizasyon endistri a sou dirab ak volonte pou travay pou pi wo estanda.
Demontre angajman nou
Malgre ke nou pibliye premye Charter Devlopman Dirab nou an an 2009, sa a se premye fwa ke nou mande manm nou yo montre ke yo ap travay aktivman sou 20 domèn diferan, ki tout anfòm anba youn nan nèf prensip dirabilite nou yo ki fèk defini: aksyon klimatik, ekonomi sikilè a, swen anviwònman an, sekirite ak sante, pèp nou an, kominote lokal yo, chèn valè responsab, operasyon etik ak transparan, ak inovasyon ak pwosperite.
Those members who show that they are participating in each of worldsteel's sustainability programs and have standards or programs in place within their organizations that cover the 20 criteria, will be recognized as a Charter Members for a 3-year period.
Any of our members, new or existing, can apply to be a Charter Member at any point in time as our aim is to get as many of our members aligned with our principles as possible. And it's not just about the steel producers. Our national and regional steel association members are also able to sign up to the Charter, by demonstrating that they are also aligned with our nine principles, within the work they do in their local context.
Aliman ak anplifye kalifikasyon dirabilite nou yo
Nou pral kontinye travay ak manm nou yo pou pale ak yon sèl vwa globalman epi ankouraje travay n ap fè a. Mwen pwofite remèsye manm nou yo pou kontribisyon enpòtan yo nan domèn sa a ki de pli zan pli eksitan ak agrandi.
Asye dirab pou yon mond dirab.
