SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
A responsible path for steelmaking
At Midrex, sustainability is a serious responsibility and a core part of how we operate.
As a leader in ironmaking technology, we recognize the realities of the industry we serve.
Steel is essential to modern life, yet it is also one of the world’s most emissions-intensive industries.
Governments, customers, and financial markets are setting increasingly ambitious decarbonization targets, including pathways toward 2050 steel decarbonization. At the same time, consumers are demanding more sustainable products and greater transparency.
Meeting these climate goals requires proven technologies that can be deployed globally to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions while maintaining reliability, safety, and economic performance.
Lifecycle thinking
Sustainability should take into account how a technology is designed, what it can achieve, how it is deployed and operated over time, with the full lifecycle in mind.
Sustainability efforts at Midrex include:
Process improvement to allow energy savings
Lifecycle thinking that considers plant performance over decades
Feedstock flexibility to adapt to ore quality and regional supply chains
Digital tools and automation to boost performance and reduce waste
Integration of carbon management strategies where appropriate
Maintenance strategies that extend the plant and asset life
Building foundations
Today, MIDREX™ Plants produce over 70 percent of the world’s low-carbon DRI. They provide a solid foundation for near-term emissions reductions. But we want to achieve more. This is why we are highly focused on green steel technology development and the use of hydrogen in the steel industry.
Advancing the future
The MIDREX™ Process offers a proven way. Steel production via the direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (DRI- EAF) route already generates 50 percent less CO₂ emissions compared to the traditional blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace (BF/BOF) method.
Our sustainability priorities
Hydrogen in iron and steelmaking
Growing global investment in green hydrogen is reshaping the steel industry.
Hydrogen offers a powerful route to deep emissions reduction, but it also presents challenges related to cost, infrastructure, availability, and regulation. Midrex addresses these realities with flexible, hydrogen-ready technology. Steelmakers can begin with natural gas-based direct reduction and gradually increase hydrogen use as supply and economics evolve. Where conditions allow, plants can transition to fully hydrogen-based ironmaking. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond technology and into how our plants are designed, operated, and maintained around the world.
Environmental
Midrex strives to increase the efficiency, productivity and reliability of its processes while reducing their environmental impact. MIDREX Plants are designed to minimize water, noise and air pollution, and to meet applicable World Bank standards, as well as local emissions and environmental standards, regardless of location. Midrex continues to innovate on direct reduction plants that have lower emissions of CO₂, NOx, SOx and particulates.
Social
At Midrex, we are committed to making a meaningful impact both in our communities and within our workplace. We proudly support local charities and encourage our teammates to volunteer their time in support of causes that matter to them. We maintain a healthy and safe work environment certified to the highest international standards, while fostering a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and grounded in equal opportunity. Our comprehensive benefits package, wellness initiatives, and ongoing investment in professional development through training, mentoring, and continuing education reflect our dedication to the well-being and growth of our people.
Health and safety
Safety is non-negotiable at Midrex and a shared responsibility across our organization and partners. Midrex promotes strong safety practices throughout project execution and plant operations through ongoing training, incident reporting, continuous review of procedures, and a culture of accountability designed to prevent injuries and protect everyone involved in our work. Our safety management system is designed to meet or exceed applicable OSHA requirements (1910 & 1926) and is certified to the internationally recognized ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management standard.
Governance
Midrex is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and ethical conduct across all operations. The Midrex Code of Ethics guides our business practices and is reinforced by executive leadership’s active promotion of accountability and transparency.
Midrex adheres to strict internal policies supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those addressing anti-corruption, anti-bribery and fair competition. These expectations extend to our partners and suppliers, who are required to uphold the same standards.
Open communication is fundamental to our governance framework. Midrex maintains an open-door policy and provides a 24-hour Whistleblower Hotline to ensure teammates can raise concerns or report potential violations confidentially and without retaliation.
To reinforce accountability, Midrex participates in regular audits and maintains internationally recognized certifications, including ISO standards in quality management and safety. By combining technological innovation with strong governance and social responsibility, Midrex is helping shape a more sustainable future for steel.
Human rights
Midrex is committed to respecting and upholding internationally recognized human rights across our operations and value chain. Our Human Rights Policy aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and relevant international labor standards. We conduct our business in a manner that protects the dignity, rights, and well-being of teammates, contractors and communities wherever we operate. We expect the same commitment from our partners and suppliers.
