EUROMETAL participated in the EU stakeholder consultations on steel labeling
The European Commission is working with the steel sector to develop voluntary labeling of low-carbon steel, an important step towards making decarbonization efforts more visible and valuable on the market. Although the idea may seem simple, the discussion of label design and implementation is complex and has important implications, particularly for the Carbon Dioxide Emissions Control Mechanism (CBAM).
On June 5, 2025, the European Commission's Directorates General for CLIMATE and Growth held a targeted stakeholder consultation workshop in Brussels, as part of the preparatory work for the upcoming adoption of the Industrial Decarbonization Acceleration Act (IDAA). The aim of IDAA is to accelerate the transition to competitive, sustainable and viable production in energy-intensive industries.
EUROMETAL was represented in Brussels by Vice President Fernando Espada, as well as 25 key industry representatives and associations.
We welcomed the opportunity to contribute, and participants in this important discussion used the platform to highlight a key issue.: "If the goal is to encourage decarbonization and ensure fair competition, the same rules should apply not only to primary steel products, but also to so-called "steel derivatives" - products made from processed and transformed steel. We cannot allow a situation where steel consumption in Europe is limited and end users are forced to buy ready-made imported parts." — Fernando Espada, Vice President of EUROMETAL.
Fair treatment of the entire value chain is essential to ensure that European decarbonization policies are strengthened, rather than undermining its industrial competitiveness. As the European Commission promotes IDAA and voluntary steel labeling, EUROMETAL will continue to advocate for a balanced and comprehensive approach that reflects the realities of the entire steel supply and processing ecosystem.