Conservation and Carbon Reduction in the Steel Industry In the context of global economic transformation, the steel industry, as a fundamental sector of the national economy, is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. With increasing pressure on energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, the green and low-carbon development of the steel industry has become a policy focus. Particularly under China's "14th Five-Year Plan" for energy consumption reduction and carbon emission goals, the steel industry is tasked with maximizing energy-saving potential, improving production efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions, all of which have become urgent issues for steel enterprises. New Industry Trends: Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Become an Inevitable Trend According to national policies, by 2025, the steel industry aims to significantly reduce the overall energy consumption and carbon emissions per ton of steel. Specific targets include reducing energy consumption i