The expert group was established in 2023 to provide the Dutch Government with independent advice on improving the protection of the health of people living in the IJmond region. Commenting on the report, Olga Timmerhuis, Director Health, Safety & Environment at Tata Steel Nederland states: “The expert group proposes, among other things, gaining insight into the entire emissions chain: from emissions originating on our site to exposure in the local living environment and the resulting health effects in surrounding communities. Tata Steel Nederland wants to contribute to this effort through its knowledge, data and expertise. We understand the concerns of local residents and want to support an approach that not only measures emissions at the source, but also provides a clear picture of actual exposure in the surrounding environment. We will discuss this with local residents, the expert group and the Ministry so that, together, we can develop clear, practical and effective monitoring criteria. We also recognise that further improvements to our processes are still needed.”

Continuous Improvement Through Monitoring

Optimising our processes based on measurement results is at the heart of our approach to reducing our impact on the environment. In recent years, we have significantly expanded our monitoring activities, covering more substances, more locations and more frequent measurements, complemented by independent monitoring carried out by external experts.

Tata Steel now operates more than 300 emissions monitoring points and a range of monitoring systems, including:

• More than 60 electronic noses to monitor ambient air composition;
• Fine particulate matter sensors operated in collaboration with the citizen air-monitoring network;
• Noise monitoring at more than 10 measurement locations;
• Research into ultrafine particles in the surrounding area.

Insights gained from these measurements are used to improve processes and further reduce emissions. Tata Steel publishes its monitoring results online, making them accessible to everyone.

Source-Based Measures Remain Essential

Alongside monitoring, Tata Steel is strongly focused on reducing emissions through source-based measures and environmental control installations. Examples include:

• A new dedusting installation at the Pellet Plant, which has reduced emissions of particulate matter, lead and heavy metals by more than 80%;
• An off-gas cleaning installation at the Cold Rolling Mill and other measures that have reduced PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) emissions from three sources by more than half;
• A third extraction system at the Steel Plant.

Towards Green Steel

Tata Steel Nederland aims to conclude a bespoke agreement with the Dutch Government this year for its Green Steel project. This agreement will include additional measures that go beyond legal requirements to further improve the local living environment and reduce health risks. In September 2025, a Joint Letter of Intent for this purpose was signed by the Dutch Government, Tata Steel Nederland and Tata Steel Limited.

 

Source: tatasteelnederland.com

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