Nowadays, carbon emissions from steel production are still considerable globally, especially in countries and regions with strong industrial power and rapid economic development. According to the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, the low carbon development will play an important role in leading the economic and social transformation, improving people's livelihood and coping with climate change.

In 2016, BHP Billiton sponsored and funded research on carbon capture, utilization and storage in steel industry led by Peking University, including University of Edinburgh and other research institutes to understand the technical, policy and economic sustainable development potentials of CCUS technology in steel industry. 

The work will also include an engagement, public awareness and education component, with a focus on climate change-related governance via a distinguished speaker’s series, annual conferences and dedicated training sessions with government, business and civil society. 

The output will provide support for further policy research, as an evidence base and a roadmap for the future deployment and development.

The Project is comprised of the following components:

• Advisory Board Meetings
• Technical Work Program
• Policy/Economic Work Program
• Business Analysis Work Program
• Speakers' Series
• Symposia
• Training Programs