CII promoting Low Carbon Technologies in the Indian Steel Sector

The India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC), a joint initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and WWF India, organized a capacity building workshop titled “Promoting Low-Carbon Technologies in the Indian Steel Sector” on  8th May 2025 in Kolkata.

The workshop aimed to inform and educate stakeholders about cutting-edge technologies that can accelerate decarbonization of the steel sector—one of India’s most energy- and carbon-intensive industries. Topics of the  workshop included carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), renewable energy deployment, waste heat recovery, waste-to-energy solutions, and the potential role of green hydrogen in low-carbon steel production.

Distinguished dignitaries and experts, who addressed the  workshop were Mr. Debasis Dutta, Chairman, CII West Bengal State Council , Mr. Vishal Dev, Director, Sustainable Business, WWF – India, Mr. Rajiv Mangal, Vice President – Safety, Health & Sustainability, Tata Steel, Mr. R. K. Goyal, Chairman, India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC) & Managing Director, Kalyani Steels Limited, Mr. Paramjeet Singh, Director, National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST)

Over 80 professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders from the steel sector participated in the workshop, physically and virtually. The workshop offered everyone a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to India’s green steel movement. It encouraged industries to adopt and promote renewable energy solutions and super-efficient technologies to enhance sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and lower operational costs.

The India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC) has a vision towards ensuring optimal reduction in steel sector’s emissions intensity by 2030. This initiative aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by driving the widespread adoption of energy-efficient technologies across India’s Steel industries.