Publications » Position papers » EUROFER contribution to the inception impact assessment on the EU taxonomy
EUROFER contribution to the inception impact assessment on the EU taxonomy
Downloads and links
Recent updates
The European Steel Association, EUROFER, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. On 9 March 2020, the EC Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) published its final report on the taxonomy. Whilst there have been some improvements, the main concerns of the European steel industry still remain to be addressed.
Download this publication or visit associated links
Brussels, 8 May 2025 – Seventy-five years ago, on 9 May 1950, the Schuman Declaration laid the foundation for European unity, placing coal and steel at the heart of a unique peace project that has brought unparalleled prosperity across the continent and beyond. As the EU commemorates this milestone, the fate of Europe’s steel industry will once again determine Europe’s future.
Brussels, 28 April 2025 - In April 2025, EUROFER and EUROMETAL leaders convened to discuss potential collaboration areas for strengthening messaging and initiatives to support the European steel and steel-using industries. This initial exploratory meeting was prompted by the Steel Dialogue on 4 March 2025, hosted by the European Commission, during which EUROMETAL raised concerns regarding the impact of imported steel derivatives on European distribution, processing, and manufacturing industries.
Developed with the support of the Offshore Wind Foundation Alliance and European Wind Tower Association, the position paper outlines the strategic importance of wind components for Europe’s green transition and calls for targeted measures to strengthen their role within the NZIA.
The European Steel Association (EUROFER)
172 Avenue de Cortenbergh
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Email: mail@eurofer.eu
Phone: +32 (0) 2 738 79 20
