ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India limited (AMNS India) has become the first integrated steel manufacturer in India to receive official green steel certification from the Ministry of Steel under the country's recently introduced Green Steel Taxonomy, the company said in a statement.
India Green Steel Taxonomy
Green Steel Framework introduced by the Ministry of Steel in December 2024 classifies steel products based on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) released during the production process. Under this system, steel produced with emissions of 1.6 mt CO₂ or less per mt of finished steel is eligible for a five-star green rating. Emissions in the range of 1.6-2.0 MT receive a four-star rating, while products with emissions in the range of 2.0-2.2 MT receive a three-star rating.
According to the company, AMNS India's hot rolled (HR) coils and sheets have achieved a four-star green rating, while its cold rolled (CR) coils and sheets have achieved a three-star rating under the new system certification. Post certification, the company has commenced commercial production and supply of these green rated products to domestic consumers.
DRI-based production reduces dependence on coal
AMNS India said about 65 per cent of its steelmaking capacity is based on the direct reduction of iron (DRI) route using natural gas, significantly reducing dependence on coal-based steelmaking processes. This transition allowed the company
