Recently, the World Steel Association announced the final shortlist for the 2025 (16th) Steelie Awards following a rigorous judging process.

The awards feature six categories, with the following Chinese steel enterprises making the shortlist:

Low-Carbon Production Excellence Award

China Baowu Steel Group — Optimized Preparation of Ironmaking Raw Materials Based on Third-Generation Belt Roaster Pellet Technology

Sustainable Development Excellence Award

China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) — Zhongneng Offshore Wind Farm: Driving Economic, Environmental, and Social “Triple-Win” Development

HBIS Group — Cross-Utilization of Wastewater and Waste Heat: Forging a New Pathway for Deep Integration of Electric Arc Furnace Short-Process Steel Production and Urban Development

Life Cycle Assessment Excellence Award

CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group — Innovative Practices in Low-Carbon Special Steel Product Development and Branding Based on Life Cycle Assessment

HBIS Group — “LCA + Quality of Life Index” Synergistic Evaluation System Driving Marketing and Application of Metal Decorative Products

Jingye Group — Research and Application of Metal Powder PCR Based on Integrated Iron and Steel Production

Talent Development Excellence Award

China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) — Next-Generation Operational Training and Process Assistance System Based on Digital Twin Technology

The “Steel Excellence Awards” recognize member companies that have made outstanding contributions and exerted significant influence on the steel industry over the past year.

1.Low-Carbon Production Excellence Award

ArcelorMittal — Torero Project: Transforming Wood Waste into Renewable Fuel to Support the Steel Industry's Green Transition: A Large-Scale Demonstration Project

China Baowu Steel Group — Optimized Preparation of Ironmaking Raw Materials Based on Third-Generation Belt Roaster Pellet Technology

Emirates Steel — Leading Low-Carbon Steel Development: Emirates Steel's Multi-Dimensional Net-Zero Emissions Strategy

Jindal South West Steel — Sustainable Energy, Environment, and Decarbonization (SEED): Accelerating Decarbonization Through Process Efficiency Enhancement and Innovation

2.Annual Innovation Award

Hyundai Steel — Development of 1.8GPa Grade Galvanized Ultra-High Strength Hot-Forming Materials

InfraBuild — SENSE600: Innovative Low Implicit Carbon Reinforcing Bar Solution

JFE Steel — Development of Advanced Acid-Resistant Low-Alloy Steel for Acidic Natural Gas Pipelines, Supporting Stable Energy Supply

JFE Steel Corporation — J-Lecoa™: World's First Integrated Leveling Control System for Fully Automated Hot Strip Mill Operation

POSCO — Nickel-Free High-Manganese Austenitic Steel for Cryogenic Energy Applications

3.Sustainability Excellence Achievement Award

China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) — Chung Neng Offshore Wind Farm: Driving Economic, Environmental, and Social “Triple-Win” Development

Emirates Steel — ESG Impact Map and Responsible Procurement Framework for Emirates Steel Suppliers

Gerdau Group — “Gerdau Helps Rio Grande do Sul” Project: Supporting State Reconstruction After Climate Catastrophe

Hebei Iron & Steel Group — Cross-Utilization of Wastewater and Waste Heat Creates New Pathway for Deep Integration of Electric Arc Furnace Short Process and Urban Development

Hyundai Steel — Promoting Cross-Industry Symbiotic Product Resource Recycling

Mubarak Steel — Transforming Industrial Sludge into Strategic Value: Sustainability-Driven Innovation in Steel Manufacturing

Ternion — “Wind of Change”: Ternion's First Step into Argentina's Renewable Energy Sector

4.Lifecycle Assessment Excellence Award

ArcelorMittal — LCA as a Core Component of AI-Driven Structural Optimization (Virtual Design Platform)

CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group — Innovative Practices in Low-Carbon Special Steel Product Development and Branding Based on LCA

Hebei Iron & Steel Group — “LCA + Quality of Life Index” Synergistic Evaluation System Driving Marketing and Application of Metal Decorative Products

Jingye Group — Research and Application of Metal Powder PCR Based on Integrated Steel Production

Jindal South West Steel — Using LCA to Predict the Impact of Green Hydrogen Production Processes and Their Injection into Gas-Based Direct Reduction Iron Plants Under Different Scenarios

POSCO — CEFacT: A System Responding to Decarbonization Standards in the Steel Industry

5.Talent Development Excellence Award

ArcelorMittal — Veterans Integration Program and Support Initiative for Families of Deceased Employees

China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) — Next-Generation Operational Training and Process Assistance System Based on Digital Twin Technology

Jindal South West Steel — Strategic Framework for Enhancing Technical Expertise and Innovation Capabilities

POSCO — Technical Leadership Enhancement Program: Building a Sustainable Talent Pool and Preserving Core Expertise

Tata Steel — “Forging the Future”: Crafting a Safer Tomorrow Through Mastery and Resilience

Ternion — “From Policy to Practice”: Advancing Inclusive Development Across Ternion's Industrial Ecosystem

6.Outstanding Communication Project Award

ArcelorMittal — Partnership Project for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Gerdau Group — “Steel is Hot”: Steel Sunglasses Facilitating Gerdau's Collaboration with Chilli Beans at Rio Rock Festival

JSW Steel — JSW Steel SME Empowerment Project

Tenaris — “Safety in First Person” Project

Tenaris — Tenaris Sidecar 70th Anniversary Project

Ternion — Documentary “Tomorrow, Santa Cruz”: Shaping the Future Through Education

Spanish National Steel Association — #SteelWomen #MujeresDeAcero Campaign

U.S. Steel — “I Live Here Too” Campaign　

The list of winners will be announced on Monday, October 13th.