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# Near-Zero Steel Decarbonization

Near-Zero and Low-Emissions Steel represent the first globally harmonized benchmarks for industrial decarbonization. Established by the [International Energy Agency (IEA)](https://www.iea.org/reports/definitions-for-near-zero-and-low-emissions-steel-and-cement-and-underlying-emissions-measurement-methodologies) at the request of the G7, these definitions replace vague "green" claims with a rigorous, science-based "common language" for the global steel trade.

The standards classify steel by carbon intensity using a Sliding Scale that considers scrap usage, encouraging innovation in both primary ([iron ore](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/iron-ore)) and secondary (recycling) production.

 

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### RELATED WORDS

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- [Non-fossil Powered Steel](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/non-fossil-powered-steel)
- [NEOM](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/neom)
- [Nature Positive](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/nature-positive)
- [Nearshoring](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/nearshoring)
- [Natural Language Processing (NLP)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/natural-language-processing-nlp)
- [Non-Fossil Fuels](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/non-fossil-fuels)
- [Non-Fossil Electricity](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/non-fossil-electricity)
- [Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/net-zero-industry-act-nzia)
- [Net Zero Manufacturing](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/net-zero-manufacturing)
- [Net Zero](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/net-zero)

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