Attended the worldsteel regular meeting in Berlin for two days starting from the 13th
Chang, In-Hwa, CEO of POSCO HOLDINGS, shared the POSCO decarbonization roadmap and emphasized solidarity to secure market value for low-carbon steel
POSCO honored as a ‘Sustainability Champion’ for 5 consecutive years… proving global ESG leadership
Chang, In-Hwa, CEO of POSCO HOLDINGS, attended the regular meeting of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) held in Berlin, Germany, to emphasize the critical importance of global cooperation in the transition to decarbonization.
On the 13th (local time), CEO Chang participated in the Executive Committee meeting, the highest decision-making body of worldsteel, representing the Korean steel industry. The meeting brought together CEOs from global steel giants—including China Baowu Steel Group, Nippon Steel, and India’s JSW—to engage in in-depth discussions on key mid-to-long-term challenges, such as responding to the energy crisis, the industrial impact of geopolitical risks, and the international standardization of carbon emission measurement.
During the session, he highlighted that the ‘decarbonization transition’ is a collective imperative for the steel industry, even amidst structural headwinds like slowing demand and rising energy costs. CEO Chang took the opportunity to share the POSCO decarbonization roadmap with global peers.
“Close cooperation and solidarity across the global steel industry are essential for a successful decarbonization transition and for ensuring that low-carbon steel products are recognized for their fair value in the market,” he stated.
Following the meeting, CEO Chang held a series of bilateral discussions with industry leaders, including Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group (India), and Liu Jian, Chairman of HBIS Group (China). He exchanged views on core issues such as overseas steel investment, carbon reduction technology, and supply chain stabilization, exploring new business opportunities to secure future growth engines for the group.
The visit also yielded significant recognition. At the member meeting held the following day, CEO Chang accepted the ‘Sustainability Champion’ plaque on behalf of POSCO. This certification is awarded by worldsteel to companies that lead the sustainable development of the steel industry. By being selected for five consecutive years since 2022, POSCO has once again solidified its position as a global leader in ESG management.
▲ On the 14th (Berlin local time), POSCO was named a ‘Sustainability Champion’ by worldsteel. From the left: Chang, In-Hwa, CEO of POSCO HOLDINGS, and Uğur Dalbeler, Chairman of worldsteel and Chairman of Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş. (Türkiye).