Southwest Manufacturing News • Nov 21 • Approved Certification Body Named for ResponsibleSteel

SRI Quality System Registrar (SRI) announced that it has been approved as the first U.S.-based certification body for the ResponsibleSteel standard. ResponsibleSteel is the steel industry’s first global, multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative dedicated to sustainability within the sector. SRI is a global certification body for steel, metals and materials companies, and its sustainability (and ESG) assessment practice is the fastest growing segment of its service portfolio, according to SRI.

ResponsibleSteel gives steel producers a framework to address the key environmental, social and governance issues necessary to navigate the complexities of major markets and stakeholders requiring more comprehensive compliance and transparency from suppliers in areas such as responsible sourcing and other sustainability initiatives.

Anne-Claire Howard, Chief Executive of ResponsibleSteel, said: “ResponsibleSteel seeks to drive positive change in the responsible production of steel using credible third-party certification— a tool that has been proven to deliver better social and environmental outcomes in industries such as forestry, agriculture and fishing. We are delighted to welcome SRI Quality System Registrar as one of our approved certification bodies. Their deep experience within the steel sector, and the wider sustainability agenda, will be a huge asset when auditing our steel-producing members against the rigorous principles and criteria in the ResponsibleSteel Standard.”

“Steel and sustainability are the heritage of SRI. Having grown from its founding in the steel industry three decades ago, SRI now serves 40 major industries and is a leader in sustainability, social responsibility and environmental certification,” said SRI President, Christopher Lake. “We are honored to be chosen by ResponsibleSteel, and we look forward to our work together as we advance steels and manufacturers’ contribution to a sustainable society.”