Green Steel Certification & Audit Services
Lead the Transition to Low-Carbon Steel with Namdhari Eco Energies
Lead the Transition to Low-Carbon Steel with Namdhari Eco Energies
As sustainability becomes a defining factor in industrial growth, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has introduced a pioneering Green Steel Rating System under Green Steel taxonomy to promote low-carbon steel production. At Namdhari Eco Energies Pvt. Ltd., we are proud to be among the first Nationla Institute of Secondary Steel Technology-approved companies authorized to conduct Green Steel Audits under this national initiative.
We bring in-depth experience in the iron and steel sector, combined with accreditation and a proven track record in energy efficiency, GHG accounting, and regulatory compliance. We support steel manufacturers in achieving Green Steel Certification, helping them improve environmental performance and gain a competitive edge in global and domestic markets.
What is Green Steel Certification?
The Green Steel Certification framework is a formal rating mechanism to assess and certify steel produced with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
As per Gazette Notification No. GSR 763(E) dated 12th December 2024:
- Any finished steel with CO₂ equivalent emissions less than 2.2 t-CO₂e/tfs (tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of finished steel) is eligible for certification.
- The greenness of the steel is expressed as a percentage, depending on how much below the 2.2 threshold a plant’s emissions fall.
Green Steel Rating Tiers:
| Star Rating | CO₂ Emission Intensity (t-CO₂e/tfs) | Certification Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | < 1.6 t-CO₂e/tfs | Highest Green Certification |
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1.6 – 2.0 t-CO₂e/tfs | Medium Green Certification |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | 2.0 – 2.2 t-CO₂e/tfs | Basic Green Certification |
| ❌ | > 2.2 t-CO₂e/tfs | Not Eligible |
Approach, Scope and Methodology
The approach for verifying green rated steel is to systematically compare a steel manufacturer’s actual emissions data against a national or international standard for low-carbon steel.
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Readiness assessment: A third-party auditor performs a gap analysis to check the company's preparedness for certification by reviewing current processes and data collection methods.
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Registration and data submission: The steel plant registers with NISST and submits annual production data and emissions calculations.
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On-site verification: Independent auditors visit the plant to verify documents, inspect instruments, and validate emission calculations.
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Verification report: A detailed report is prepared, summarizing verified emission intensity and findings, then submitted to the certifying agency.
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Certification and rating: If criteria are met, a Green Steel Certificate and star rating are issued by the certifying authority.
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Registry and monitoring: Certified steel is added to a public registry, and re-verification is performed annually for compliance.
🔍 Scope of verification:
The scope defines the boundaries and types of emissions included in the verification process. For India’s Green Steel Taxonomy, the scope is:
Organizational boundary: The verification is conducted on a per-plant or per-entity basis. If a company has multiple plants, each location must be certified separately.
Temporal boundary: Verification is typically based on data from a financial year. However, plants can opt for more frequent assessments to update their greenness rating.
Emission types: The assessment covers the following emissions:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the steel plant, including on-site fuel combustion.
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity or steam used by the plant.
- Limited Scope 3: A specific set of indirect value chain emissions is included, such as emissions from:
✔ Agglomeration (e.g., sintering, pellet making).
✔ Beneficiation processes.
✔ Purchased raw and intermediary products.
Excluded emissions: To simplify the process, certain Scope 3 emissions are typically excluded, such as:
- Upstream mining and transportation.
- Downstream emissions, and transportation within or outside the plant.
Data validation checklist:
| Checklist Category | Check |
|---|---|
| CTO, Weigh bridge calibration, SOPs, etc. Fuel, Reheating furnace | Yes/No |
| Work order copy from plant (Annex) | Yes/No |
| Period of verification (site visit) | Yes/No |
| Assignments to the Team | Yes/No |
| Brief write-up on Time & Activities Chart with task in man day | Yes/No |
| Minutes of Meeting – Kick off and closure meeting | Yes/No |
| Annual Production Report including opening/closing balance | Yes/No |
| Annual Power Report | Yes/No |
| Annual Energy Consumption Report | Yes/No |
| Annual Generation Report | Yes/No |
| Fuel Quality (Quarterly External/Internal Lab report Document) | Yes/No |
| Sampling Plan | Yes/No |
| External Laboratory Analysis report of fuels consumed in premises of plant | Yes/No |
| Data records for fuel analysis | Yes/No |
| Raw material Quality (External Lab report Documents) | Yes/No |
| Monitoring Plan and Reports | Yes/No |
| Pro-forma, Summary Sheet & related forms with Annexures (Signed) | Yes/No |
| Verification Report Acceptance letter from Plant | Yes/No |
| Declaration (Signed by Plant and Verification agency) | Yes/No |
| Other Documents (List to be provided) | Yes/No |
| Check List prepared by agency | Yes/No |
Step-by-Step Certification Process
Registration with NISST
Engage Verifier
MRV Audit
Submit Report
Certification Issued
Why Choose Namdhari Eco Energies ?
Your most reliable partner for accurate, compliant, and transparent Green Steel audits.
We bring specialized expertise to help steel plants achieve top-tier certification with confidence.
First Movers
Among the first audit firms approved by NISST for Green Steel Certification.
Domain Expertise
Specialized knowledge of the iron & steel sector emissions profile.
End-to-End Support
From data collection to certificate issuance.
Regulatory Alignment
Audits conducted as per CCTS, BEE, and MoS norms
Carbon Reduction Roadmaps
Practical decarbonization solutions for steel industries.
Proven Track Record
Successfully audited and certified multiple leading steel plants under the Green Steel Taxonomy.
Our Technical Edge in the Steel Sector
Namdhari Eco Energies brings together certified professionals and sector specialists with over 15 years of experience.
- Integrated steel plants & mini steel plants
- Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) units
- Coke oven, sinter plant & pellet plant operations
- PAT Cycle audits for energy efficiency
- GHG audits and life cycle assessments
- Accredited Energy Auditors
- GHG Lead Verifiers with 10+ completed projects
- Process Engineers with deep steel sector expertise
Our approach follows global best practices and aligns with the Ministry of Steel’s Green Steel Taxonomy.
Proud Moment for Namdhari Eco Energies Pvt. Ltd.
We are delighted to share that Suraj Fabrics Industries Limited, Rasik Industries and Amba Shakti Industries Limited, has been officially awarded the Green Steel Certification under the Government of India’s Green Steel Taxonomy.
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