The transformation toward a low-carbon economy in the United States is not just technological—it is deeply political, regulatory, and societal. The rise of green steel production and battery energy storage sits at the confluence of environmental sustainability, investor-driven ESG mandates, and a rapidly evolving political climate.
I. ESG Evolution: From Corporate Buzzword to Strategic Imperative
1. ESG’s Rise in American Industry
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have evolved from niche investment criteria into core strategic frameworks for major corporations. For the industrial sector—including steel producers and energy storage companies—ESG is now seen as integral to long-term viability, investor trust, and supply chain resilience.
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