Steel Stories by U. S. Steel · 2025-04-02 · 29 min
Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, but it comes at a cost - accounting for nearly 9% of global CO2 emissions. In Part 1, host David Kirkpatrick sits down with Jeff Becker, sustainability engineer at U. S. Steel, to break down how steel is made, why traditional steelmaking is such a major contributor to emissions, and the current innovations reshaping the industry. From electric arc furnaces to increased recycling, this episode explores the first steps toward a greener future. Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of U. S. Steel. This podcast 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 files. These are made as of the date of recording and we undertake no duty to update them as actual events unfold. Steel Stories by U. S. Steel is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
