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In terms of the company’ s environmental focus, Gabriella shares 7 Steel UK’ s approach.“ Our focus goes beyond decarbonisation, though that remains a focus through process optimisation, efficiency improvements, and eventually fuel switching, like the hydrogen-ready furnace we’ re building. On an industrial scale, hydrogen availability is still a challenge, so the immediate benefits also include expanded product opportunities for the market. Beyond decarbonisation, we’ re considering broader environmental and social factors, such as biodiversity, water management, and our role as a responsible business both internally with employees and externally with stakeholders.
“ We’ re recalibrating our approach considering UK policy uncertainty, electricity price pressures, trade exposure, and the need to support domestic production. Our goal is to future-proof 7 Steel UK while
driving demand for low-carbon, circular steel. We aim to be recognised as the UK leader in low-carbon, circular steel, supporting major infrastructure projects like HS2 and Crossrail, and aligning with government strategies on industrial growth and clean energy. Our vertically integrated, service-oriented approach ensures we can meet the needs of the domestic market sustainably and efficiently.
“ It’ s really about refining what we do and demonstrating the value of steel beyond low carbon credentials,” Gabriella concludes.“ Electric arc furnace technology gives us an advantage, but the bigger picture is national resilience, strong supply chains, jobs, and local economic value. With clear government policy, the UK can build a thriving, sustainable domestic steel industry.” ■
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