Baowu, Hesteel and others shortlisted for world-class awards

The World Steel Association recently announced the final shortlist for the 2025 (16th) Steelie Awards.

The award consists of six categories, among which the following Chinese steel companies were shortlisted:
Low-Carbon Production Excellence Award
China Baowu Steel Group - Optimized Ironmaking Charge Preparation Based on Third-Generation Belt Roaster Pellet Technology
Sustainable Development Excellence Award
China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) - Zhongneng Offshore Wind Farm - Promoting a "Triple Win" for Economy, Environment, and Society
Hesteel Group - Cross-Utilization of Wastewater and Waste Heat, Forming a New Path for Deep Integration of Electric Furnace Short-Process and Urban Development
Life Cycle Assessment Excellence Award
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group - Innovative Practice in Low-Carbon Special Steel Product Development and Brand Building Based on Life Cycle Assessment
Hesteel Group - "LCA + Better Life Index" Collaborative Evaluation System Innovation Drives the Marketing and Application of Metal Decorative Products
Jingye Group - Research and Application of Metal Powder PCR Based on Joint Steel Production
Talent Development Excellence Award
China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) - Next-Generation Operation Training and Process Assistance System Based on Digital Twin Technology

The "Steel Elite Award" recognizes member companies that have made outstanding contributions and impacted the steel industry over the past year.

1  Low-Carbon Production Excellence Award

ArselMittal - Torero Project: Converting Wood Waste into Renewable Fuel to Support Green Transformation in the Steel Industry: A Large-Scale Demonstration Project

China Baowu Steel Group - Optimizing Ironmaking Charge Preparation Based on Third-Generation Belt Roaster Pelletizing Technology

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

Jindle Southwest Steel - Sustainable Energy, Environment and Decarbonization (SEED): Accelerating Decarbonization Through Process Efficiency Improvements and Innovation

2  Innovation of the Year Award

Hyundai Steel - Research and Development 1.8GPa-grade galvanized ultra-high-strength hot stamping material

InfraBuild - SENSE600: Innovative low-latent carbon steel reinforcement solution

JFE Steel Corporation - Developing advanced acid-resistant low-alloy steel for sour natural gas pipelines, contributing to a stable energy supply

JFE Steel Corporation - J-Lecoa™: The world's first integrated leveling control system for fully automated hot strip mill operations

POSCO - Nickel-free high-manganese austenitic steel for the low-temperature energy industry

3  Sustainable Development Excellence Award

China Steel Corporation (Taiwan) - China Energy Offshore Wind Farm - Promoting economic, environmental, and social progress "Triple Win" Development

Emirates Steel - Emirates Steel Supplier Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Map and Responsible Sourcing Framework

Gerdau Group - "Gerdau Supports Rio Grande do Sul" Project: Assisting the state in its reconstruction after climate disasters

Hesteel Group - Cross-utilization of wastewater and waste heat: A new path for the deep integration of electric furnace short-process and urban development

Modern Steel - Promoting cross-industry symbiotic product resource recycling

Mubarak Steel - Transforming industrial sludge into strategic value: Sustainability-oriented innovation in steel manufacturing

Ternium - "Wind of Change": Ternium's first step into Argentina's renewable energy sector

4  Life Cycle Assessment Excellence Award

ArcelorMittal - LCA is a key component of AI-driven structural optimization (i.e., virtual design platform)

CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group - Innovative practices in low-carbon special steel product development and brand building based on Life Cycle Assessment

Hesteel Group - "LCA + "Life Better Index" collaborative evaluation system innovation drives the marketing and application of metal decoration products

Jingye Group - Research and application of PCR for metal powders based on steel integrated production

Jindle Southwest Steel - Using LCA to predict the impact of green hydrogen production processes and injection into gas-based direct reduction iron plants under different scenarios

POSCO - CEFacT: A system responsive to steel industry decarbonization standards

5  Talent Development Excellence Award

ArcelorMittal - Veteran integration program and support program for families of deceased employees

China Steel Corporation - Based on Next-Generation Operation Training and Process Assistance System Using Digital Twin Technology

JSW Steel - Strategic Framework for Improving Technical Expertise and Innovation at JSW Steel

POSCO - Technical Leadership Development Program: Key to Building a Sustainable Talent Pool and Inheriting Core Competencies

Tata Steel - "Forging the Future": Building a Safer Tomorrow with Craftsmanship and a Strong Mind

Ternium - "From Policy to Practice": Promoting Inclusive Development within the Ternium Industrial System

6 Outstanding Communication Project Awards

ArcelorMittal - 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games Partnership Project

Gerdau Group - "Steel is Hot": Steel sunglasses led to a collaboration between Gerdau and Chilli Beans at the Rock in Rio music festival

JSW Steel - JSW Steel's SME Empowerment Project

Tenaris - "Safety from the First Eye" Project

Tenaris - Tenaris Sidca 70th Anniversary Project

Ternium - Documentary "Tomorrow, Santa Cruz": Shaping the Future through Education

Spanish National Steel Institute - #SteelWomen #MujeresDeAcero Campaign

U.S. Steel - "I Live Here Too" Campaign

Winners will be announced on Monday, October 13.