The technological and social transformation of the European steel industry: Towards decarbonisation and digitalisation

Stroud, Dean ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9174-8967, Antonazzo, Luca and Weinel, Martin 2024. The technological and social transformation of the European steel industry: Towards decarbonisation and digitalisation. Stroud, Dean, Schroeder, Antonius, Antonazzo, Luca, Behrend, Clara, Colla, Valentina, Goti, Aitor and Weinel, Martin, eds. Industry 4.0 and the Road to Sustainable Steelmaking in Europe: Recasting the Future, Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Springer Nature, pp. 17-34. (10.1007/978-3-031-35479-3_2)

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Abstract

In this chapter we touch on the supranational developments that gave rise to the notion of a European steel industry, and thereby set the context for a discussion of its technological and social transformation. We discuss more broadly technological and social change and innovation across the sector in Europe, and in view of its developments reflect on the (social) consequences for the workforce. The chapter also reflects on the dynamics of restructuring and privatisation, as well as the internationalisation and globalisation of the industry. This broader discussion sets the background for a brief overview analysis of more recent innovations and the ‘twin challenges’ of digitalisation, so-called Industry 4.0, and decarbonisation, which together—it might be argued—represent a paradigmatic shift in the industry both technologically and socially. With regard to the ‘twin challenges’ we draw on data from two research projects, European Steel Skills Agenda (ESSA) and Preparing for a Just Transition, to inform some of the discussion.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Publisher:	Springer Nature
ISBN:	9783031354786
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	8 May 2024
Last Modified:	08 May 2024 13:18
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/159793

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