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The Green Steel Challenge

The Green Steel Challenge

Written by: The Willy Korf Foundation
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The Green Steel Challenge podcast aims to invite a conversation, ignite innovation and accelerate change within and around the steel industry, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation of this crucial material.


Drawing inspiration from Willy Korf, the German entrepreneur known as a steel rebel and pioneer of the mini-mill and DRI, this podcast challenges the steel industry. Produced by The Willy Korf Foundation and Kallanish Commodities, both neutral entities deeply connected to the steel industry yet without direct commercial interests, we aim to be a platform for transformative ideas.

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Astrid Korf-Wolman
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Episodes
  • Season 3/Episode 17: The GSC Team
    Jun 2 2026

    As season 3 of the Green Steel Challenge draws to an end, join Astrid, James and Mike as they reflect on the highlights.


    Since January, a lot of ground has been covered through an eclectic mix of industry perspectives, from Tata Steel’s view on electrification and wider system change, to geologic hydrogen with Koloma, advanced nuclear power with newcleo, and the growing strategic value of scrap in the steel transition.


    With insights from leaders at U. S. Steel, Vale, UK Steel and others, the second half of the season has examined the practical business strategies, policy choices, and technology pathways shaping the future of steel.

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    23 mins
  • Season 3/Episode 16: Marcel Genet, Laplace Conseil
    May 19 2026

    Marcel Genet, Independent Steel & Metals Consultant and Founder & Managing Director, Laplace Conseil in Neuilly, France. Marcel has been a consultant in the steel industry for 47 years, first with McKinsey & Company, where he built and led the Firm’s Global Steel Practice. 1995, he founded Laplace Conseil, a boutique strategy firm, where he has predominantly worked with the scrap recycling and EAF minimill sectors.




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    51 mins
  • Season 3/Episode 15: Gareth Stace, UK Steel
    May 5 2026

    Gareth Stace, Director General of UK Steel, the voice of the UK steel industry.


    Gareth represents producers at a critical moment, where competitiveness, energy costs, and decarbonisation are colliding


    From policy and trade to the realities of transitioning legacy assets, he sits right at the intersection of industry and government, helping shape what the future of British steel will look like.


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    52 mins
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