# FIRST MOVERS COALITION SECTORSteel Steel production accounts for about 7–9% of global CO₂ emissions, making it one of the most carbon-intensive industries worldwide. Decarbonizing steel is vital to reduce reliance on coal – currently supplying most of the sector’s energy – and to cut pollution from heavy industry. Near-zero steel, produced with renewable power, recycled materials, and emerging technologies like hydrogen-based reduction or electrowinning, can transform supply chains and support a net-zero economy. [Explore the commitment](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_First_Movers_Coalition_Steel_Commitment.pdf) ## FMC Commitment Members commit to purchasing volumes of near-zero emission steel by 2030. The deployment of breakthrough iron and steelmaking technology is needed to deliver a net-zero steel sector with minimal residual emissions. These technologies include hydrogen direct reduction, carbon capture use and storage, and electrolysis-based production processes. Steel purchasers set a target that at least 10% of their annual steel procurement volumes by 2030 meet or exceed the First Movers Coalition definition for near-zero emissions steel. [Explore the commitment](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_First_Movers_Coalition_Steel_Commitment.pdf) ## Featured media Explore the latest insights, analysis and thought-leadership from across the FMC community in the race toward industry decarbonization. [Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://initiatives.weforum.org/first-movers-coalition/&page_id=33f062de-0591-4c68-a1b8-0642fd2fb6ff) ## Featured Content ### Unlocking Asia-Pacific as a First Mover: Australia’s Green Iron Opportunity Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Unlocking_Asia-Pacific_as_a_First_Mover_2025.pdf) ### Global leaders unite in Adelaide to unlock Asia-Pacific’s potential as first mover in green iron and clean exports25 August 2025 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/first-movers-coalition/australia-in-country-workshop) ### How the First Movers Coalition is working to decarbonize the aluminium, steel and cement and concrete sectors [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/private-sector-demand-signals-bet-on-hard-to-abate-materials-and-metals/) ### Which technologies will enable a cleaner steel industry? [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/technologies-cleaner-steel-industry/) ### 4 targeted initiatives ramping up decarbonization of aluminium Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/4-targeted-initiatives-decarbonization-aluminium/) ### For decarbonizing aviation, aluminium and steel, look to Brazil Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/when-it-comes-to-decarbonizing-aviation-and-steel-look-to-brazil/) ### 4 breakthrough actions to decarbonize steelmaking Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/4-breakthrough-actions-to-decarbonize-steelmaking/) ### FMC progress and impact in the materials sectors: aluminium, steel, cement and concrete Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://videos-cloudfront.jwpsrv.com/6881f6de_0d3291c665a57a9750f600a164955936abc8b7fc/content/conversions/cT8Xt7bd/videos/eEVQ3DPu-32853367.mp4) ### Building wind farms emits CO2. This company wants to make their construction net zero Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://videos-cloudfront.jwpsrv.com/6871232f_7e36f8cd810fd1b2fec36b02a1118752093b27eb/content/conversions/cT8Xt7bd/videos/q3SI8dgn-32853369.mp4) ### Explore First Suppliers Hub steel projects Projects that currently meet or are working to meet FMC thresholds and the technologies that will enable them. [Projects](https://initiatives.weforum.org/first-movers-coalition/projects#custom:Sector=Steel) ## FMC Steel Members [View all](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://initiatives.weforum.org/first-movers-coalition/&page_id=4fd77a9c-09e0-46a9-b6c6-3ed5041d5b2b) ## Members *Browse and filter community members* ### Get involved Find out more about how you can get involved in the First Movers Coalition. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/first-movers-coalition/get-involved)