Sustainability

BUILDING A MORE
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

Sustainability. Corporate citizenship. Corporate social responsibility. ESG issues. Every company defines these phrases a bit differently, but U. S. Steel views them through a simple lens: Sustaining lives and livelihoods by creating a more sustainable future, for our company and the stakeholders who depend on us, is not only the right thing to do, it’s also essential to our long-term success. To realize this future, we are implementing our Best for All® strategy to transform our company into a sustainable, competitive business, enabling us to remain a pillar of our communities, a source of pride for our employees, and the bedrock of sustainable manufacturing for generations to come.

2022 ESG
Report

Steel has always been an essential part of our past. Now it’s essential to a sustainable future. We are building the future of steel and the future of steel is sustainable.

Read U. S. Steel’s 2022 ESG Report here.  View 2022 Infographic here.
 

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Climate Strategy Report and Roadmap to 2050

Any solution to the climate change crisis must address the challenge of the GHG emissions from steelmaking while also recognizing the benefits of continued steel production and use are important to society and in fact can contribute to the solutions needed to address climate change.

Read U. S. Steel’s Climate Strategy Report and Roadmap to 2050

ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP

Environmental stewardship is a core priority at U. S. Steel, firmly embedded as one of our S.T.E.E.L. Principles that define our practices and values. Our planet’s future depends on safeguarding the vital natural resources that keep our communities and ecosystems healthy.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY
& INCLUSION

Attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding a workforce of talented, diverse people is essential to having high-performing teams that drive results for our stakeholders. U. S. Steel is committed to the principle of Moving up the Talent Curve.

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Supply Chain

Our Best For All® strategy extends beyond our operations to improving sustainability throughout our supply chain. We focus on resilience, supplier diversity and ongoing supply chain management to ensure the long-term success of our business, while minimizing risks and uncovering opportunities.

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SAFETY
& HEALTH 

In 1908, we coined the mantra “Safety First”, and today, safety remains our primary core value. Every employee deserves to return home safely each day, and we are diligently working to make injury-free work environments a reality, combining physical and psychological safety to take a 360° view of our workplaces.

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ETHICS
& COMPLIANCE

U. S. Steel has always demonstrated an unwavering commitment to doing business ethically, with integrity and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our ethics and compliance program is designed and implemented to focus on the particular compliance risks we face.

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Community

U. S. Steel is passionate about strengthening the communities we call home. From our employees’ volunteer work to our corporate contributions, from partnering and awarding scholarships to advancing education, our volunteering and philanthropic efforts create opportunities to deliver on our Best for All® strategy.

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RESPONSIBLESTEEL™

ResponsibleSteel™ is the industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative. U. S. Steel is proud to be the first North America steel producer to join ResponsibleSteel and the first steel producer in North America to receive site certification for our Big River Steel facility.

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ESG QUICK LINKS

U. S. Steel’s sustainability efforts are organized around environmental, social and governance priorities.
  • This reporting index includes relevant GRI standard disclosures addressed in the report and aligns them with the applicable SASB indicators.
  • GRI/SASB ALIGNED INDEX