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What is ResponsibleSteel Certification?
ResponsibleSteel is the steel industry’s first global, multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative dedicated to sustainability within the sector. Its mission is to maximize steel’s contribution to a more sustainable society through the cooperation of companies and stakeholders at all levels of the steel supply chain by providing a forum for discussion, collaboration, and designation.
The standard covers key ESG issues:
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Corporate Leadership
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Social, Environmental and Governance Management Systems
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Labor Rights
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Human Rights
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Local Communities
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Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
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Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Noise, Emissions, Effluents and Waste
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Water Stewardship
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Biodiversity
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Closure and Decommissioning
This standard applies to operational steelmaking sites and those related to processing their raw materials or producing steel products. The standard follows a traditional certification process outlined below and can be integrated with other standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 45001.
Benefits of ResponsibleSteel Certification
The ResponsibleSteel certification program will be of value to producers already maintaining high standards, by providing a competitive edge in the market. It will bring benefits to stakeholders and the industry by encouraging those who could operate more responsibly to raise their game.
Benefits of certified operations include:
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Responsibly source and produce steel to meet the sustainability requirements of your customers
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Set and achieve sourcing and production impact goals that protect natural resources such water usage reductions and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
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Develop operational efficiencies, continually improve, and reduce risk within the supply chain
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A higher ESG market rating and lower ESG risk will appeal to investors
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Hold a reputation as a pioneer in the sustainable development of steel and encourage others to follow
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Ability to market your product(s) as sustainable, differentiating it from others is crucial particularly in consumer facing industries where sustainable initiatives are in high demand
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Why Choose PRI Certification?
We provide technical support such as clear direction on standard changes, standards interpretation, industry changes and other useful information during your certification.
Achieve ResponsibleSteel Certification
Steel companies are major suppliers to, and customers of, other leading industrial sectors. As a committed member of the global supply chain, PRI Certification offers metal and materials clients the assessment services they need to improve, compete, and succeed responsibly in the marketplace today. This includes a dedicated sustainability practice focusing on CSR/ESG performance.
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainable and responsible steel production by pursuing ResponsibleSteel certification by following the steps below.
- Request a quote and complete the application process with your Business Development Specialist.
- Once the quote is accepted, PRI Scheduling will work with you and your auditor to arrange assessment(s).
- You will be introduced to your Account Specialist, who will assist with audit coordination for the duration of your contract.
- Prior to your audit, you will submit planning documentation to the PRI virtual system (RMS). Your auditor will create an audit plan from this information and provide it to you for review. The audit is performed according to this plan.
- Once your audit is complete, technical review and approval takes place. Upon successful completion, your certification is issued and valid for three years.
- Your auditor and PRI Scheduling work with you to coordinate and complete annual surveillance audits.
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