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Hosted by technology and business journalist, David Kirkpatrick, Steel Stories by U. S. Steel, a thought-provoking look at the ever-changing world of steel, featuring interviews with industry experts and leaders with unique insights on events and developments shaping the future of steel and the shifting landscape of American manufacturing. 

  
 
From Hard Hats to Smart Hats: The Future of Steelworker Safety with Doug Matthews of Guardhat. 
Oct. 25th, 2023 • 30 MIN

Steel manufacturing is important, but even more important is the safety of the workers in steel plants. In this episode, we embark on a riveting voyage through the digital age of worker safety in the steel industry…or even, every industry. Doug Matthews, Chief Growth Officer at Guardhat and former senior executive at U. S. Steel, joins host David Kirkpatrick to explore the distinctive challenges faced by not just steelworkers, but anyone working in high-risk environments, from extreme temperatures to toxic gases, and the dedicated efforts to ensure their safety.

      

Google, A.I. & Steel: Looking into the Future of Steel with Matt Wilding of U. S. Steel
Sept. 20th, 2023 • 45 MIN

A.I is everywhere. It’s revolutionizing the way we approach our work and automate our lives. Get ready to dive deep into the world of Generative A.I. to discover why A.I. isn't just a buzzword, it's the catalyst for innovation that will reshape not only the steel sector, but all manufacturing industries, ushering in a more sustainable and efficient future. 

Steel Stories welcomes Matt Wilding, PhD. Senior Director of Financial Data, Analytics and Enterprise Performance Management here at U. S. Steel who shares how Google Cloud's Generative A.I. is revolutionizing the steel industry, improving operational efficiencies, and enhancing the employee experience at U. S. Steel.  With his extensive background, including a tenure at McKinsey & Company and contributions to the U. S. Department of Energy, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and unravels the unexpected ways A.I. is forging a path towards a brighter and more eco-conscious world for us all. 

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT: Matt shares a sample of how A.I. can seamlessly blend with human conversations as it writes and generates the voices of our host and guest. You won’t want to miss this Q&A! 

      
Continuing the Legacy of Syd Mead with Roger Servick, President of Syd Mead Inc.
August 9th, 2023 • 45 MIN

Syd Mead (1933 - 2019) was one of the most influential industrial designers of his time. He was well known for neo-futuristic designs and concept art, which led to him working on hit blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron. In this episode, we explore Syd’s extraordinary life and visionary work with U. S. Steel in the 1960s that launched an incredible career. 

Steel Stories welcomes Roger Servick, close partner and now President of SydMead.com who shares more about Syd’s life and pivotal moments that propelled his career, as well as how Syd envisioned a future that harnessed the versatility and strength of steel to revolutionize architecture, transportation, infrastructure, and more. 

Roger also discusses the details of these specific peices of art that are part of the U. S. Steel Collection.  Be sure to visit SydMead.com to see all of Syd's great work! 
          

The Carbon Countdown: Reshaping the Steel Industry for a Greener Future
June 28, 2023 • 34 MIN

In this episode, we’ll explore the decarbonization technologies that are helping reshape the steel industry with Brenda Petrilena, Director of Global Decarbonization and Program Management at U. S. Steel.

Brenda delves into why the steel industry is hard to abate, the importance of technology scaling and commercialization, the core differences between an electric arc furnace and a blast furnace, and U. S. Steel’s own 2030 objective for a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2), as well as the even more intense 2050 objective. Brenda also shares how the industrial decarbonization program has supported the advancements of transformational technologies.
 
          


PART 1: Framing a Sustainable Future with Steel Building Construction
May 24, 2023 • 31 MIN
It’s easy to build a case for steel, so why isn’t steel used more in residential buildings…and what is a ‘barndominium’?  We are thrilled to welcome Tony Bouquot, General Manager of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, who dives headfirst into building a case for using steel in more residential areas and explains why it’s such an important material, especially in a time when energy is becoming not only more vital, but expensive too. 
 
           


PART 2: Framing a Sustainable Future with Steel Building Construction (Gallery Stroll) 
A Stroll through a Steel Building Gallery with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association

May 24, 2023 • 12 MIN
Steel buildings come in all shapes and sizes and more often, they look nothing like their antiquated ancestors. Take an audio stroll with Tony Bouquot, General Manager of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, as he shares the details of seven different steel building designs that look nothing like any steel structures you might imagine. Click the links below to follow along and hear more about each project. 
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Banking on Green Steel: Sustainable Finance in Steel
March 15, 2023 • 31 MIN

Special guest host Arne Jahn, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer at U. S. Steel, welcomes Erik van Doezum, Director, Metals, Mining & Fertilizers EMEA / CF&A at ING, and Marilyn Ceci, Senior Advisor to the Center for Carbon Transition at J.P. Morgan to discuss the risks, challenges, and opportunities presented to companies that invest in sustainability as a strategy.
 
           

 

From Ore to More: Diving in with ResponsibleSteel™
March 15, 2023 • 41 MIN

In this episode, we’ll explore the intricacies of the steel manufacturing and sustainability process, and understand just how many economic steps are required in order for us to move towards a better, more environmentally friendly world. Host David Kirkpatrick welcomes Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel™, a multistakeholder organization founded to bring together steelmakers, civil society, suppliers, and downstream users to provide a global standard and certification initiative for steel.
 
           

 
Made Sustainably in America
March 15, 2023 • 34 MIN

Hear from Mike Martignetti, Vice President of Sales for CSC (Canam Steel Corporation) and Ben Trotter, Director of Sales for U. S. Steel as they dive headfirst into the flexibility of steel; why sustainability is so important to not just the future of the industry, but to the world; how much the government is driving these changes; and what we should expect to see for non-residential construction demand in the coming years.
 
           

 


Disclaimer: Podcasts may include forward-looking statements that are based on certain assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as described in U. S. Steel’s SEC filings. These are made as of the date of recording, and we undertake no duty to update them as actual events unfold. References to “greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)” throughout the podcasts, in the context of U. S. Steel’s GHG reduction goals, refer to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.