Research objectives for steel
Article 5
1. Research projects shall aim to develop, demonstrate and improve sustainable and low-carbon steelmaking and finishing processes, with a view to raising product quality, increasing productivity and decreasing strategic dependencies. 2. Research projects shall focus on developing advanced, sustainable and low carbon steel products and related lead markets which meet the requirements of steel users while reducing emissions and environmental impacts, in accordance with the objectives of Directive 2003/87/EC ( 14 ) , Directive 2010/75/EU and Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 ( 15 ) of the European Parliament and of the Council. 3. In steel production and use, research projects shall enable the conservation of resources, the preservation of ecosystems and the transition to a circular economy and shall consider safety issues. 4. Research projects shall pay particular attention to the continuous development of skills adapted to the evolution of the sector towards new net-zero-carbon processes, to the improvement of working conditions and to the promotion of high health and safety standards and sustainable livelihoods. 5. Research projects shall accelerate the use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, in steel production and use.