Partnership for green and sustainable development of the steel industry
Partnership for green and sustainable development of the steel industry
CO2 neutral steel production in sight. From left to right: Liu Ding; Wang Zaiying; Li Renlong; Paul Tockert; Peter Langner; Jochen Burg; Tan Chengxu; Zhang Hongjun; Tian Yong, Gu Yan; Wen Miao. Picture: SMS group
SMS and Ansteel sign MoU to advance green steel technologies and decarbonization initiatives. The partnership is prioritizing ecological processes and production efficiency.
On January 16, a delegation from SMS, led by CEO Jochen Burg, visited Tan Chengxu, Chairman and Party Secretary of Ansteel group. Together, they witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations. Both companies affirmed their commitment to collaborate on “dual-carbon” initiatives, focusing on carbon peak and neutrality goals. They aimed to deepen cooperation in products, technologies, and projects to advance and innovate green steel technologies, thereby supporting the sustainable development of the global steel industry. Chengxu expressed gratitude for the long-standing support from SMS. He emphasized that decarbonization is the cornerstone of high-quality development. Currently, Ansteel is prioritizing ecological operations and focusing on production efficiency and low-carbon development, accelerating the construction of a greener Ansteel. Together, they aim to promote carbon neutrality and pollution reduction, contributing to a greener and more sustainable global steel industry. Burg noted that Ansteel, with its rich historical heritage and profound cultural background, is a leading global steel producer. He hopes that the two companies will further deepen exchanges and cooperation, creating more green steel manufacturing solutions and setting new benchmarks for global steel enterprises together. Source: SMS group