ArcelorMittal entities in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Spain have joined the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS).
LESS is a voluntary standard that supports industrial decarbonisation.
The standard was established in 2024, with ArcelorMittal Germany as a founding member.
ArcelorMittal Belgium CEO, Frederik Van de Velde, said: “Today, there is no industry definition or single standard for low-carbon emissions steel.
“We would like to see the broad application of the Low Emission Steel Standard and for it ultimately to become the recognised standard for our industry, backed by producers, customers and regulators.
“Having a unified standard is vital to making progress in the decarbonisation of our industry.”
Van de Velde has also joined the LESS board of directors.
Steel producers representing almost 45% of steel production in Europe, have now joined the LESS.
While the demand for green steel is increasing, conventional steel still accounts for most production in Europe.
Van De Velde, added: “An important next step needs to be binding sustainability criteria in public projects, to boost the use of low-carbon emission steels and to create green lead markets which are vital.”
