Green Steel and Global Trade: Legal Pathways and Policy Barriers in the Low-Carbon Transition

July 2025
Citation:
55
Issue
4
Author
Ganeswar Matcha

The iron and steel sector contributes nearly 7% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. As global climate commitments tighten and industrial decarbonization becomes urgent, green steel, produced using low-carbon alternatives such as green hydrogen and renewable electricity, has emerged as a potential solution. This Comment explores how national and international regulations are shaping the future of green steel, focusing on the interplay between climate policy and trade law.

Ganeswar Matcha is the Managing Director of Sacha Group LLC.