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U.S. Steel Makes DRI Facility Investment Amid Automaker Demand for Clean Steel

The recent announcement by U.S. Steel to build a direct reduced iron (DRI) facility in Arkansas has the potential to meet demand among automakers for clean steel, say clean transport…

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Moves by Renault and Volvo show growing demand for clean steel for EVs

One of Europe’s biggest car makers Renault is the latest to buy low emission steel for its EVs following the deliveries from ArcelorMittal, indicating the growing demand for clean steel. …

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2026 Leaderboard Report: Automaker scorecard shows an even cleaner EV is within reach

Momentum is building towards an even cleaner electric vehicle (EV), which doesn’t just run on electricity but is built with circular practices and decarbonized materials, while minimizing negative impacts on…

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Lead the Charge members call for car makers to audit Filipino nickel mines following new research on impacted communities

Members of Lead the Charge network are supporting calls for car makers to carry out regular audits of nickel mines in the Philippines after new research shows widespread negative impacts…

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Lead the Charge members call on car makers to monitor Guinea mine expansion after report highlights community concerns

Car makers should use their leverage on aluminium suppliers to ensure a planned expansion of a controversial bauxite mine in Guinea brings positive development for local communities, after a new…

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Lead the Charge member events at COP 2025 in Belem, Brazil

If you’ll be attending COP 2025, be sure to check out these events from Lead the Charge network member organizations: November 11th, 1:25 pm BRT: Reflecting the Rights of Indigenous…

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Lead the Charge Members at NYC Climate Week 2025

Join members of the Lead the Charge Coalition at NYC Climate Week 2025. To register for these events, visit: Future in Motion: Unlocking Auto Demand for Green Steel A Just…

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Lead the Charge members calls on Ford to ensure fair union vote in Kentucky

A coalition of groups pushing for strong labor standards and sustainability in electric car supply chains is calling on Ford to ensure a fair election ahead of next week’s union…

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EV battery manufacturers lack clear targets on decarbonization

A new report from Greenpeace East Asia (GPEA) found that the world’s leading manufacturers of EV batteries lack clear goals and commitments to decarbonize their supply chains. This matters because…

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New Climate Institute study highlights inadequate action from automakers on steel, aluminum and battery decarbonization

A new assessment of the decarbonization plans of the five largest incumbent manufacturers of light-duty vehicles from the New Climate Institute (NCI) took a close look at automakers’ transition to…

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New Carmaker Ratings Shows Growing Momentum on Green Steel and Battery Recycling

Car makers are ramping up contracts to buy green steel and setting targets to make the switch to near zero-emission steel technologies, according to a new global rating by the…

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Civil society organisations urge rejection of deceptive accounting schemes in steel standards

A group of civil society organisations, including the Lead the Charge network, has issued an open letter calling on governments, standard-setting bodies, and corporate steel buyers to reject proposals that would…

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Civil society and industry demand measures to boost the use of recycled steel in the automotive sector

The European automotive sector is at a critical turning point. As the EU revises vehicle circularity legislation, civil society organisations, think thanks and recycling industries urge the European Parliament and the…

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EU battery due diligence rules: are carmakers ready?

As the world continues to shift to renewable energy systems and electric vehicles, which are key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, ensuring sustainable and responsible battery supply chains is…

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Ford Refuses to Respond to Investor Concerns on Green Steel, Union Busting and Community Concerns

Ford’s board refused to respond to questions from investors during its annual shareholders meeting today on delivering on its commitment to green steel, its efforts to stop workers from unionizing…

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Investor Briefing: Driving Cleaner and More Equitable Auto Supply Chains

Shareholders are pushing US automakers like Tesla, Ford and GM to follow through on commitments to build cars with low-emission steel and aluminum and protect the right of workers to…

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Environment and community groups call on Hyundai to commit to guarantee zero carbon & high air quality in $6 billion Louisiana steel project

Environment and community groups are calling on Hyundai to ensure its $6 billion investment in a new steel plant in Louisiana uses zero carbon steel methods that do not contribute…

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European Union takes two steps forward, two steps back on climate and corporate accountability

Promising measures on steel decarbonization and circularity undercut by proposals to dismantle landmark supply chain sustainability legislation Civil society organizations across the globe are criticizing the announcement of the much-anticipated…

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NGOs, labour organisations and businesses raise concern over potential delays to the implementation of the EU Batteries Regulation due diligence rules

A coalition of 25 civil society organisations, businesses and labour organisations urge policymakers to ensure swift and full implementation of the EU batteries regulation due diligence obligations. Since the adoption…

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2025 Leaderboard Report: Automakers Making Inadequate Progress On Cleaning Up their Supply Chains, 2025 Results of Clean Cars Scorecard Shows

No company scores more than 50%, three automakers in dead heat at the top of the rankings (Tesla, Ford, and Mercedes). Lead the Charge unveiled its third annual Auto Supply…

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