Tata Steel Nederland Submits Environmental Report for Green Steel Shift

Tata Steel Nederland has taken a major step forward in its environmental transformation by publishing its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), outlining plans to transition to green steel production at its IJmuiden facility. The company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions and adopt cleaner technologies in line with its long-term sustainability strategy.

Towards a Cleaner Steelmaking Future

The core of Tata Steel’s Green Steel plan involves replacing coal-based production with a cleaner process powered by natural gas and green electricity. This switch is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by 5 million tonnes. In future phases, the integration of hydrogen, bio-methane, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) is expected to achieve even greater reductions, potentially setting a national record for emissions cuts by a single company.

Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland, stated: “Our Green Steel plan, developed in close collaboration with trade unions and fully backed by our parent company in India, represents an unprecedented shift – not just for us, but for the entire region. We are moving away from coal and towards a cleaner, greener future.”

Transparency, Public Health and Government Support

Jeroen Klumper, Director of the Green Steel Business Transformation, added: “Preparations are already in full swing. The blueprints are ready, we know where the new plants will be built, and we’ve detailed the environmental benefits in the EIA – from reduced nitrogen emissions to a significant drop in odour pollution. We have chosen to publish the EIA ourselves in the interest of transparency.”

Responding to concerns from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM), Tata Steel will begin covering ore storage fields to reduce fine dust emissions. The company is also supporting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to translate environmental data into health metrics for nearby communities.

Tata Steel is currently negotiating with the Dutch government for financial support and has previously faced fines for pollution at the IJmuiden site in the North Sea Canal region. Tata Steel is investing £1.2 billion in its Port Talbot steelworks in Wales to replace old fossil-fuel blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces. The UK government is contributing an additional £500 million to this transformation project.

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Tata Steel Share Price Performance 

As of July 1, 2025, at 02:10 PM, Tata Steel share price is trading at ₹159.80 per share, a surge of 0.01%. Over the past month, the stock has declined by around 1.88%. 

Conclusion

Tata Steel Nederland’s Green Steel plan represents a bold shift towards sustainable steelmaking. With modern technology, public health initiatives, and government collaboration, the company aims to lead the industry into a cleaner, future-proof era.

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