BlueScope Steel Limited has joined the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) as a Key Partner, underscoring the global steel producer’s commitment to introducing innovative solutions to cut emissions from iron and steelmaking, as well as providing lower-emissions steel products to support decarbonisation of the economy and the energy transition.

HILT CRC is an Australia-based collaborative venture linking industry, research and government organisations to de-risk and accelerate technologies that seeks to create a low-carbon heavy industry sector and achieve Net Zero by 2050. Established in June 2021, HILT CRC was awarded Commonwealth funds over 10 years, with investments totalling approximately AUD $200 million (cash and in-kind).

As Australia’s largest steelmaker, BlueScope is committed to investing in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction by producing strong, durable and recyclable steel products that are a key foundation for sustainable development and the transition to a low-carbon society.

HILT CRC CEO Jenny Selway said that the CRC was delighted to welcome BlueScope, and that the partnership would bring a range of mutual benefits.

“BlueScope’s extensive experience and leadership in the steel industry make it an invaluable partner in our mission to drive the decarbonisation of heavy industry,” she said.

“We look forward to the innovative contributions they will bring to our collaborative efforts.”

BlueScope joins more than 50 other industry, research and government organisations brought together by HILT CRC to perform collaborative research dedicated to developing and demonstrating low-carbon technologies that will help the steel, iron, alumina and cement industries decarbonise heavy industry and grow the economy.

Contact:

Adam Barclay, Communications and Marketing Manager, HILT CRC
Mobile: +61 405 357 468, Email adam.barclay@hiltcrc.com.au