Bengaluru, February 5, 2026: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has emerged as the country’s first integrated steel producer to receive Green Steel certification under the Ministry of Steel’s newly notified Green Steel Taxonomy, underscoring India’s push towards low-carbon industrial growth.
Under the certification framework, AM/NS India’s hot rolled (HR) coils and sheets have been awarded a four-star rating, while its cold rolled (CR) coils and sheets have received a three-star rating. These flat steel products are extensively used in sectors such as automobiles, infrastructure, defence, construction equipment and consumer durables, and their certification enables customers to reduce Scope 3 emissions across their value chains.
The Green Steel Taxonomy evaluates steel on the basis of emissions intensity, with eligibility capped at less than 2.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne of finished steel (tCO₂e/tfs). Products meeting this benchmark are classified under a three-, four- or five-star rating system. AM/NS India’s certification followed a comprehensive audit by the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST).
Dilip Oommen, CEO of AM/NS India, said the taxonomy provides a clear roadmap for the sector’s decarbonisation. He noted that the certification reflects the company’s sustained investments in low-carbon manufacturing processes and clean energy, while reinforcing its commitment to national climate goals and global competitiveness.
AM/NS India’s comparatively lower emissions profile is driven by its production mix, with around 65% of capacity based on the direct reduced iron (DRI) route using natural gas, significantly reducing dependence on coal. Since 2015, this has resulted in a more than 35% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions intensity.
The company has also strengthened its sustainability efforts through renewable energy integration. Clean power from a 1-GW hybrid renewable project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, began supplying its Hazira plant in Gujarat in 2025. In addition, AM/NS India is developing a 550-MW hybrid renewable project in Bhachau, Gujarat, expected to deliver annual CO₂ savings of about 0.9 million tonnes.
Following certification, AM/NS India has commenced commercial production of certified green HR and CR steel. In FY25, the company recorded emissions intensity 14% lower than the national average and has set a target to cut emissions intensity by 20% by 2030, compared with the 2021 baseline.
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