ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited (AMNS India) has become the first integrated steel producer in India to receive official green steel certification from the Ministry of Steel, marking a milestone in the country’s low-carbon steel transition.
The certification was granted under India’s newly introduced green steel taxonomy, which was launched by the Ministry of Steel in December 2024. The framework classifies steel products based on the volume of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per metric ton of finished steel.
Under the taxonomy, steel with emissions of 1.6 mt of CO₂ or less per mt qualifies for a five-star green rating, while emissions of 1.6–2.0 mt earn a four-star rating, and 2.0–2.2 mt result in a three-star rating.
According to the company, AMNS India’s hot rolled (HR) coils and sheets have received a four-star rating, while its cold rolled (CR) coils and sheets have been awarded a three-star rating. Following certification, the company has commenced commercial production and domestic supply of these green-rated products.
DRI-based production supports emissions reduction
AMNS India stated that approximately 65 percent of its steelmaking capacity is based on the direct reduced iron (DRI) route using natural gas, significantly reducing reliance on traditional coal-based blast furnace processes.
As a result, the company has achieved a more than 35 percent reduction in carbon emissions intensity since 2015.
Emissions below national average, further cuts planned
In the 2024–25 fiscal year, AMNS India reported a CO₂ emissions intensity 14 percent lower than the national steel sector average. The company has also set a target to reduce emissions intensity by 20 percent by 2030, compared with its 2021 baseline.
The certification places AMNS India at the forefront of India’s green steel transition, as regulatory requirements and global supply chain demand for low-carbon steel continue to strengthen.
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