5th June 2025
Nippon Steel’s growing ambition a win for investors
Nippon Steel Corporation announced a US$6.05 billion (¥868.7 billion) investment in electric arc furnace (EAF) technology for green and low-carbon steelmaking.
Read More19th May 2025
Steelmakers face crunch-time on coal: critical risks in blast furnace relining decisions
As the steel sector approaches a decisive decade for blast furnace investment, investors have a critical role to play in ensuring capital is aligned with credible transition pathways.
Read More14th May 2025
Shareholders drive increased transparency on lobbying at Nippon Steel Corporation
ACCR is commenting on Nippon Steel Corporation’s recent publication of new disclosures relating to its lobbying.
Read More29th August 2024
Back to the Future 2: Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel commits to coal-fired steel in USA for decades
Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) will invest in extending the production life of a coal-dependent, carbon-intensive blast furnace currently operated by U.S. Steel.
Read More22nd August 2024
Back to the future: Japanese steelmakers Nippon Steel and JFE Steel buy into Australian coal mine
Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) and JFE Steel (JFE) have collectively bought 30% of Whitehaven Coal’s Blackwater metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Read More19th July 2024
Ahead of the game: investor sentiment on steel decarbonisation
ACCR commissioned a survey of investor sentiment - surveying 500 investors based in Australia, the United States, as well as countries across Asia and Europe, each with investments in steelmaking, iron ore and/or metallurgical coal mining.
Read More25th June 2024
Nippon Steel: shareholders deliver Japan’s largest ever vote in support of climate lobbying resolution
Investors in the world’s fourth largest steelmaker have shown significant support for three climate-related shareholder proposals.t the annual general meeting (AGM) in Tokyo.
Read More21st June 2024
Shareholders vote for improved climate strategy at Nippon Steel’s AGM
Investors in Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) have shown support for three shareholder proposals at the annual general meeting (AGM) in Tokyo.
Read More21st May 2024
Shareholder proposals to Nippon Steel Corporation on climate targets, executive compensation and climate lobbying
ACCR has co-filed three shareholder proposals to Nippon Steel Corporation on climate targets, linking executive compensation to emissions reduction targets and enhancing climate lobbying disclosures.
Read More21st May 2024
Global asset managers back shareholder proposals urging Nippon Steel to lead on steel decarbonisation and climate lobbying
ACCR, alongside Corporate Action Japan (CAJ) and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), have today announced the co-filing of a set of three shareholder proposals to Nippon Steel Corporation.
Read More8th April 2024
Investor handbook: Engaging with the steel sector
This handbook aims to support investors in company engagement, a key tool to drive value and enable emissions reductions in the steel sector.
Read More6th March 2024
Forging pathways: insights for the green steel transformation
Across every stage of the value chain, companies are taking advantage of advancements in technology to enable less carbon intensive steelmaking.
Read More16th May 2023
Investors applaud Nippon Steel, as world’s fourth largest steel company takes strides towards green steel
A group of investors in Nippon Steel Corporation has welcomed the company’s concrete steps towards achieving its decarbonisation targets.
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