South Africa has the potential to become a leader in green steel production

Green steel is steel that’s produced using environmentally friendly and sustainable methods. This includes: Using renewable energy sources, Reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and Minimizing and recycling waste. 

Some ways to produce green steel include:

• Using “green hydrogen”: Hydrogen produced via electrolysis using water and renewable electricity is completely free of CO₂ emissions. 
• Using electric arc furnaces: These furnaces are gradually replacing traditional ones, but they are not always powered by renewable sources. 
• Reusing more steel: Increasing the use of scrap can help produce more sustainably. 

The term “green steel” is often used to describe a product that does not meet any pre-defined criteria. Many companies have begun to promote their steel as “green” when it may not actually be.  South Africa has the potential to become a leader in green steel production because it’s a top producer of iron ore and has rich renewable energy resources.