Message from Our President and CEO

Dear U. S. Steel Stakeholders,

The report before you is not simply U. S. Steel’s latest report on sustainability. It is also an embodiment of our most deeply embedded values — our S.T.E.E.L. Principles.

   

Like U. S. Steel, Nippon Steel is a values-driven organization dedicated to serving our customers with the sustainable steel solutions they demand. Our recently announced partnership has united two steelmakers who not only share the same vision of the future, but firmly held principles as well. That’s one reason among many that we are so optimistic about our partnership.

As we navigate the complexities of today’s world together with Nippon Steel, our dedication to serving both people and planet remains unyielding. This report encapsulates our comprehensive efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, enhance our operational efficiency, and foster sustainability across all facets of our business – always while putting Safety First.

At our company, environmental stewardship is a core value that is deeply embedded in our operations. Living that value entails everything from reducing emissions and optimizing energy consumption to pioneering a culture of innovation. We are pleased to share our progress in achieving significant milestones, such as the certification of our Big River Steel facility as the world's first ResponsibleSteel™ Certified steel producer.

Our commitment to good stewardship extends beyond the mill floor. We actively engage with our communities, partners, and other stakeholders to promote environmental excellence. Through initiatives like United by Service, the Environmental Excellence Awards, and our Employee Resource Groups, we recognize and encourage the efforts of individuals and teams who demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing our communities and environmental stewardship.

We are also dedicated to advancing our decarbonization goals because doing so is meeting customer demand. Our partnerships with leading research institutions and technology companies are paving the way for groundbreaking projects in carbon capture, reduction, and utilization. These efforts are crucial in our journey towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which our customers expect of us.

Our continued focus on innovation drives us to develop advanced steel products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Products like ZMAG™, COASTALUME™, and verdeX™ exemplify our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions.

As we continue to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, and ethical conduct, we remain committed to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Our robust ethics and compliance program, guided by our S.T.E.E.L. Principles, ensures that we conduct our business with integrity and respect for all stakeholders.

In conclusion, we are appreciative of President Trump’s agenda of reindustrializing the United States and the EPA’s new, solutions-oriented approach to regulations to protect our environment. The return of strong, strategic domestic manufacturing is not only revitalizing the steel industry — it is ensuring our nation’s long-term economic security.

At U. S. Steel, with Nippon Steel as our partner, we’re honored to contribute to that mission every day.

Sincerely,
Dave Burritt