SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING, METALS AND STEEL SECTORS

Reach compliance with global regulations and future-proof your operations with science-based sustainability strategies tailored to the Mining, Metals and Steel Sectors. Whether you're advancing sustainability in the mining industry, improving GHG reporting for mining and metals, or driving progress in sustainable steel production, our expert-led approach ensures alignment with evolving standards and sector demands.

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The mining, metals and steel industries are critical to global infrastructure and innovation but are also among the most carbon- and resource-intensive sectors.

Mining contributes to approximately 4-7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Steel production alone is responsible for 7-9% of global CO₂ emissions.
High water usage, biodiversity disruption, and energy consumption present significant ESG risks.

As investor, regulatory, and customer expectations rise, aligning with frameworks like the GHG Protocol and obtaining third-party support for GHG reporting for mining and metals can be a decisive competitive advantage.

The sector faces increasing scrutiny under frameworks such as:

EU CBAM

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - Requires detailed material emissions for CBAM compliance and placing tariffs on carbon-intensitive imports such as steel, iron, aluminium, fertilisers and cement.

EU CSRD The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - Turning ESG into audited, digital, decision‑grade data. For mining, metals and steel firms, that means embedding robust measurements so that carbon, water, biodiversity and social metrics stand up to investor, regulator and customer scrutiny. Early alignment not only avoids compliance headaches but also unlocks green‑finance and premium‑market opportunities.

SECR AND PPN 06/21

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) - The sector operations are energy‑intensive and emission‑heavy, so SECR turns furnace gas, diesel and grid power data into a mandatory public metric set. Investors, lenders and customers can compare sites and spot under‑performers.

Policy Procurement Note (PPN) 06/21 - Major miners (supplying critical minerals) and steelmakers (supplying rail, defence, infrastructure) that want government contracts must now show credible decarbonisation roadmaps or risk exclusion at the selection stage.

ISO 14001 & ISO 50001

ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Mining and metal production disrupts land, water, air and generates tailings / waste. ISO 14001 converts those risks into clear controls, metrics and improvement targets that satisfy regulators, investors and communities.

ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Mining haul‑trucks, grinding mills, blast furnaces and electric arc furnaces are among the most energy‑hungry assets in industry. ISO 50001 links technical projects to a documented plan‑do‑check‑act cycle that auditors can verify.

HOW TUNLEY SUPPORTS THE MINING, METALS AND STEEL SECTORS

We specialise in delivering tailored, science-based sustainability solutions tailored to the unique needs of the mining, metals and steel sectors.

Our team of PhD-qualified scientists brings a high level of technical accuracy and regulatory awareness to every project, supporting clients with even the most challenging sustainability goals, from sustainable steel production strategies to value-chain analysis for sustainability in the mining industry.

Our services include:

COMPLIANCE

Ensure full corporate sustainability compliance from carbon reporting to, supply chain transparency, and ESG disclosures.

CBAM COMPLIANCE

CSRD COMPLIANCE

PRODUCT CARBON REDUCTION

Showcase environmental responsibility, and gain detailed insights into your product's ecological impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPDs)

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENTS (LCA)

NET ZERO

Assessing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of your business and implementing reduction strategies.

BUSINESS CARBON ASSESSMENT (BCA)

SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY

CARBON REDUCTION PLANS

BIODIVERSITY

Assessing the impact that your operations and business have on nature and the environment.

SUPPLY CHAIN BIODIVERSITY FOOTPRINT (SCBF)

NATURE POSITIVE PATHWAYS

GREEN MARKETING

Ensuring you communicate sustainability initiatives to conform with compliance and engage with your target audiences.

GREEN CLAIMS CODE COMPLIANCE

TRAINING

Comprehensive training courses are designed to equip professionals at all levels with the knowledge and skills needed.

BESPOKE SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING

The project ran seamlessly from carrying out regular communication between key project stakeholders to the speed of the project execution and completion. We would highly recommend Tunley Environmental to companies looking to complete product LCAs.

Keely Warren

Brand & Communications | Tremco

Tunley Environmental have been acting as a supporting partner in research and development of Optima Products Ltd NZC strategy to reduce energy, reduce embodied carbon and improve sustainability credentials, by the assistance of technical knowledge and experience inputs on material science, energy calculations, including thermal heat loss to improve our production heat insulation design, and valued steering on electrochemical coating systems.

Gracie Stammers

Environmental & Sustainability Assistant | Optima Products Ltd

They did exactly what was asked and where we had less than perfect understanding of the issues involved their expertise showed through. The response time to follow up enquiries was excellent and I would happily use Tunley again.

Michelle Smith

Intellectual Property COntroller | Power Roll

Everything was provided as agreed and to a great standard. Very pleased with the work that Tunley Environmental undertook for us.

Adam Samuel

Director | Capchar

Tunley Environmental has been great support through our carbon assessments. Tunley completed an embodied carbon report on one of our products, we used the embodied carbon report and submitted to MAKE UK sustainability regional awards and won for our region. Great to be working with Tunley and the team and look forward to reaching our goal of net zero which I know we can with the support and expertise of the team.

Scott Commons

HSQE Manager | PB Design

WHY CHOOSE TUNLEY

With a full team of PhD-level scientists and sustainability consultants, we don’t just help you ‘tick boxes’, we work alongside your team to drive real, measurable environmental sustainability impact. From carbon footprinting and biodiversity assessments to regulatory compliance and net zero roadmaps, we’re your full-service partner for all your sustainability needs.