Sustainable Development

At OneSteel we believe that sustainable development is about meeting the needs of our current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. OneSteel recognises the importance of a sustainable approach to our operations across the entire value chain, from the extraction of raw materials through to the manufacture of finished steel products and the distribution to our customers.

Steel is an integral part of our developing world, both now and into the future.  As one of the most common materials we come in contact with everyday, it is difficult to imagine a world without steel. The reason for this is steel’s strength, versatility and ability to be recycled. Steel can be used many times over with re-processing techniques maintaining properties and qualities, something that makes it unique from other materials.

OneSteel maintains a set of Sustainability Principles. An overview of sustainability activity within OneSteel is provided in the online Sustainabililty Report 2011. A Downloadable PDF version is also available. Previous reports are included within Annual Reports. OneSteel Whyalla also produces an annual Whyalla Environmental and Social Responsibility Report.