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Emissions from China’s steel industry fell by 8.2% y/y in April

Masha Malonog — Wed, 27 May 2026 03:26:58 +0000

In April 2026, Chinese steel mills that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their total exhaust gas emissions by 8.19% compared to the same month in 2025. This is according to data from the association. Emissions of major pollutants in the exhaust gases also showed a significant decrease. Specifically, sulfur dioxide emissions fell […]

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Emissions from China’s steel industry fell by 2.7% y/y in March

Masha Malonog — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:09 +0000

In March 2026, Chinese steel mills that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their total exhaust gas emissions by 2.74% compared to the same month in 2025. This is according to data from the association. Emissions of major pollutants in the exhaust gases also showed a decline. Specifically, sulfur dioxide emissions fell by […]

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Tata Steel Nederland has temporarily shut down its Direct Sheet Plant in Eemeden

Masha Malonog — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:12:48 +0000

Tata Steel Nederland has announced the temporary shutdown of the Direct Sheet Plant (DSP)—a casting and rolling mill at its site in Eemeden. The decision was made in coordination with Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied (ODNZKG) after recent emission measurements showed that chromium-6 levels exceeded the permissible limit at one of the chimneys. The company noted that it […]

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Emissions from China’s steel industry fell by 12.2% y/y in February

Masha Malonog — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:39:08 +0000

In February 2026, Chinese steel mills that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their total exhaust gas emissions by 12.15% compared to February 2025, according to the association’s data. Despite the overall decline, emissions of major pollutants in the exhaust gases also decreased: sulfur dioxide by 16.85%, particulate matter by 11.29%, and nitrogen […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry fell by 1.1% y/y in January

Masha Malonog — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:23:51 +0000

In January 2026, Chinese steel enterprises that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their total waste gas emissions by 1.11% compared to January 2025. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the overall decline, emissions of major pollutants in gases also decreased: sulfur dioxide by 16.5%, particulate matter by 7.86%, and […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry rose by 4.4% y/y in December

Masha Malonog — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:56:01 +0000

In December 2025, Chinese steel enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 4.41% compared to December 2024. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 16.74%, 3.65%, and 19.35% year-on-year, respectively. Total energy […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 7.1% y/y in November

Masha Malonog — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:25:16 +0000

In November 2025, Chinese steel enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 7.1% compared to November 2024. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 13.9%, 4.5%, and 18.2% year-on-year, respectively. Total energy […]

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Ferrexpo cut direct CO2 emissions by 9% last year

gembarska94 — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:04 +0000

In 2024 Ferrexpo, the London-listed iron ore producer with operations in Ukraine, achieved a 9% reduction in Scope 1 emissions on a unit base, but its overall carbon intensity rose as higher reliance on imported carbon-intensive electricity caused a spike in Scope 2 emissions. This is highlighted in the company’s Responsible Business Report 2024. Last […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 22.5% y/y in August

Masha Malonog — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:47:49 +0000

In August 2025, Chinese metallurgical enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 22.5% compared to August 2024. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 12.3%, 2.9%, and 0.5% year-on-year, respectively. Total energy […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry rose by 20.8% y/y in July

Masha Malonog — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:48:21 +0000

In July 2025, Chinese steel enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 20.8% compared to July 2024. This is evidenced by the association’s data. Despite the increase in the indicator, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 13.1%, 1.5%, and 12.1% y/y, respectively. […]

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EBA calls for revision of Ukraine’s climate goals

Masha Malonog — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:39:35 +0000

The European Business Association (EBA) has asked the government to review Ukraine’s climate commitments in order to adapt them to military and economic conditions. This is stated in the association’s statement. As noted, the EBA has repeatedly emphasized the need to review the targets of Ukraine’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement (NDC-2). […]

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Emissions in China’s steel sector rose by 17.3% y/y in June

Masha Malonog — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:42:31 +0000

In June 2025, Chinese steel enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 17.3% compared to June 2024. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the increase in the indicator, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 6.8%, 7%, and 9.2% y-o-y, […]

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Investing in sustainable development: how Ukraine’s iron and steel companies care for the environment

Masha Malonog — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:47 +0000

Environmental costs and investments by iron and steel companies are an important component of overall production costs. They are particularly significant in the context of decarbonization policies and green steel production. Despite the war, rocket attacks on infrastructure, and significant logistical difficulties, Ukrainian steel companies continue to implement their plans for decarbonization and improving the […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry sector rose by 17.9% y/y in May

Masha Malonog — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:26:31 +0000

In May 2025, Chinese steel enterprises belonging to the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 17.9% compared to May 2024. This is evidenced by the association’s data. Despite the increase in the indicator, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides in waste gases decreased by 10.4%, 9.3%, and 11.6% y/y, respectively. […]

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US eases emissions rules for power plants

Masha Malonog — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:49:26 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced changes to the rules for greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. This is reported by Power Magazine. In particular, the agency said it would repeal the 2024 regulation that would require existing coal-fired power plants and future gas-fired power plants to […]

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Vietnam launches emissions trading for three key industries

Masha Malonog — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:09:20 +0000

Vietnam has officially launched the pilot phase of the greenhouse gas emissions trading system (ETS), which is intended to stimulate the reduction of CO2 emissions in three main sectors: steel, cement and thermal power. Reuters reports this with reference to the country’s government. According to the government decree, companies in these sectors will have to […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 18.3% y/y in April

Masha Malonog — Fri, 23 May 2025 08:36:36 +0000

In April 2025, Chinese steelmakers that are members of the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 18.3% compared to April 2024. This is evidenced by the association’s data. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases decreased by 8.6%, 4.7% and 11.2% y/y, respectively. The total […]

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EU increased greenhouse gas emissions by 2.2% y/y in Q1

Masha Malonog — Sat, 17 May 2025 06:41:45 +0000

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the European Union increased greenhouse gas emissions by 2.2% compared to the same period in 2023 – up to 897 million tons (CO2 equivalent). Over the same period, EU GDP grew by 1.5% y/y. This is evidenced by Eurostat data. The largest increase in emissions was recorded in the […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 9.7% y/y in March

Masha Malonog — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:06:18 +0000

In March 2025, Chinese steelmakers that are members of the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 9.7% compared to March 2024. This is evidenced by the association’s data. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases decreased by 13.1%, 5.5% and 16% y/y, respectively. Total energy […]

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Ferrexpo to invest $3.3 bln to reach net zero emissions

gembarska94 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:01:57 +0000

In 2023, Ferrexpo reduced the carbon intensity of pellet production (Scope 1 + 2) by 32% compared to the 2019 baseline. The company has set a mid-term target of a 50% reduction by 2030 and aims to achieve net zero emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by 2050. Ferrexpo has already identified key projects that will […]

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China introduces new environmental restrictions for industrial giants

Masha Malonog — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:50:08 +0000

China is expanding its emissions trading system to include the steel, cement, and aluminum industries. This is reported by Reuters. This means that another 1,500 companies will have to buy carbon credits to cover their emissions. Thus, the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions covered will reach 8 billion tons, which is more than 60% […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 3.3% y/y in February

Masha Malonog — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:51:45 +0000

In February 2025, Chinese steelmakers that are members of the CISA industry association increased their total emissions by 3.3% compared to February 2024. This is evidenced by the association’s data. Despite the increase, emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases decreased by 11.7%, 7% and 12.4% y/y, respectively. The total […]

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Emissions and energy consumption of the Chinese steel industry decreased in January

Masha Malonog — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:52:36 +0000

In January 2025, Chinese steelmakers that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their overall energy consumption by 0.29% compared to the same period last year. Total energy consumption per tonne of steel decreased by 0.33% y/y, while electricity consumption per tonne of steel increased by 0.19%, according to the association. Total electricity consumption […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 4.1% y/y in 2024

Masha Malonog — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:43:42 +0000

Total emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 4.1% in 2024 compared to 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t (-12.2% y/y), particulate matter – 0.21 kg/t (-9.8% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.35 kg/t (-10.2% y/y). The total volume of water […]

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The main current problem of CBAM implementation is uncertainty and unpredictability

Masha Malonog — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:01:26 +0000

On January 17, the Climate Platform of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine hosted a presentation and discussion of the results of two studies conducted by CMD-Ukraine. In particular, the studies focused on the awareness of domestic business on the European Green Deal and the results of modeling the impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 5.1% y/y in January-November

Masha Malonog — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:58:03 +0000

Total emissions in the Chinese steel industry in January-November 2024 increased by 5.1% compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t (-12.1% y/y), particulate matter – 0.21 kg/t (-9.7% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.35 kg/t (-11.4% […]

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Indian steel industry leads the world in CO2 emissions

Masha Malonog — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:06:47 +0000

India’s steel industry remains the world’s dirtiest in terms of CO2 emissions. According to a 2022 study by the European Commission, steel production in the country generates about 2.6 tons of CO2 per ton of finished steel (tcs), which is 20-25% higher than China, the world’s second largest emitter. In 2023, the average global emissions […]

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Business calls for finalization of the draft law on extractive industry waste

Masha Malonog — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:13:19 +0000

On December 4, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management discussed Draft Law No. 12188, which regulates waste management in the extractive industry. The European Business Association (EBA) welcomed the intensification of work on this legislative initiative, but emphasized a number of problems that need to be addressed. Experts draw attention […]

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What problems do companies face when preparing CBAM reports?

Masha Malonog — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:15:38 +0000

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been in effect since October 1, 2023. Since then, and until January 1, 2026, there has been a transition period during which importers report on carbon emissions from their production. As practice shows, already at the reporting stage, all Ukrainian companies have faced significant problems that they cannot […]

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EU reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2.6% y/y in Q2

Masha Malonog — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:55 +0000

In Q2 2024, the European Union reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2.6% compared to the same period in 2023 – to 790 million tons (CO2 equivalent). Over the same period, EU GDP grew by 1% y/y. This is evidenced by Eurostat data. The key sources of emissions were the energy and gas supply sectors (-12.1% […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 4.2% y/y in January-August

Masha Malonog — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:10:12 +0000

Total emissions in China’s steel industry in January-August 2024 increased by 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t (-10.3% y/y), particulate matter – 0.20 kg/t (-8.1% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.34 kg/t (-7.3% y/y). […]

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What problems do businesses face when reporting on CBAM?

Masha Malonog — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:17:02 +0000

The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is already in place. Companies are already reporting on carbon emissions and are facing the first problems. Being in constant communication with the member companies of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU) regarding CBAM, I can conclude that all companies had problems with reporting. Such reporting is new […]

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Ukraine needs to implement the declarative principle of CBAM application

Masha Malonog — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:19:54 +0000

Starting from October 1, 2023, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be applied in a transitional phase for exports to the EU. Until December 31, 2025, the CBAM will operate in a test mode without payment for CBAM certificates. At the same time, importers report on carbon emissions from their production. Starting in 2026, […]

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Tripling global renewable energy by 2030 is achievable – IEA

Masha Malonog — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:32:41 +0000

The goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reducing the use of fossil fuels is achievable. This is stated in the report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the report, the goal is within reach thanks to a favorable economy, significant production potential and strong policies. But increasing capacity alone […]

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Vale plans to launch ethanol-powered mining dump trucks

Masha Malonog — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:51 +0000

Brazilian mining company Vale, in partnership with Komatsu and Cummins, plans to modernize its fleet of mining dump trucks that will use a mixture of ethanol and diesel as fuel. This is stated in the company’s press release. The dump trucks, which will run on a dual fuel system, will be the world’s first trucks […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 5.9% y/y in January-June

Masha Malonog — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:53:41 +0000

Total emissions in the Chinese steel industry in January-June 2024 increased by 5.9% compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.2 kg/t (-6.8% y/y), particulate matter – 0.21 kg/t (-3.5% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.35 kg/t (-5.6% […]

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Green industrial policy: how to implement industrial pollution reform?

Masha Malonog — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:02:42 +0000

Discussions about reforming the industrial pollution sector have been going on for about 10 years. The issue is important not only because of the urgent need but also because of Ukraine’s commitments under the Association Agreement with the EU and the Ukraine Facility program. In the second half of June, after a lengthy consideration in […]

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FEU put forward proposals for effective implementation of the ETS in Ukraine

Masha Malonog — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:24:31 +0000

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU), together with representatives of the government and business, discussed the Strategy for the Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System in Ukraine until 2033 (ETS) and put forward proposals for its effective functioning. This is stated in the FEU press release. For the favorable work of Ukrainian […]

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Draft Law No. 11355 on Industrial Waste Management Reform needs improvement

Masha Malonog — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:08:33 +0000

Taking into account the terms and current realities of the war, the state of the country’s economy, these factors create high risks of inability of enterprises to fulfill the relevant requirements in practice. On June 20, the Verkhovna Rada approved as a basis bill No. 11355 «On Integrated Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution.» It […]

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The government should finalize the draft law on industrial pollution control

Masha Malonog — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:28:29 +0000

The National Association of Extractive Industries of Ukraine appeals to the members of the Verkhovna Rada to finalize the draft law No. 11355 «On Integrated Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution», taking into account the critical comments of the industry and the current economic situation in the country. On June 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada […]

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The 10 largest polluting countries emitted a record amount of CO2 in 2023

Masha Malonog — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:46:19 +0000

In 2023, the 10 largest polluting countries increased industrial emissions to a record 24.5 billion tons of CO2, up from 23.9 billion tons (+2.5% y/y) in 2022. This is stated in the review of the Energy Institute, according to Reuters. The three largest polluters were China, the United States and India, which together accounted for […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 7.6% y/y in January-May

Masha Malonog — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:18:08 +0000

Total emissions in China’s steel industry in January-May 2024 increased by 7.6% compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t (-8.7% y/y), particulate matter – 0.2 kg/t (-4.9% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.33 kg/t (-10.3% y/y). […]

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Ferrexpo decreased total carbon emissions by 32% in 2023

gembarska94 — Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:18 +0000

In 2023 Ferrexpo, the London listed iron ore company with assets in Ukraine, emitted 384 ths tons of CO2 emissions. This indicator declined by 32% y-o-y reflecting lower production due to war related constraints. It`s stated in the released Full Year Financial Results for 2023 of Ferrexpo. Carbon intensity per ton of products, including Scope […]

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Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 9.4% y/y in January-March

Masha Malonog — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:53:16 +0000

Total emissions in China’s steel industry in January-March 2024 increased by 9.4% compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported by the China Steel Association (CISA). Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.2 kg/t (-3% y/y), particulate matter – 0.19 kg/t (-5.9% y/y), nitrogen oxide – 0.34 kg/t (-6.5% y/y). […]

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China to finance projects to reduce emissions in industry

Masha Malonog — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:56:11 +0000

China will offer funding for projects worth up to 100 million yuan ($13.8 million) to accelerate progress in new emissions reduction technologies targeting various sectors. Bloomberg reports this with reference to the relevant document of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The program is supposed to support the transformation of energy conservation and carbon […]

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