Kobe Steel launched Kobenable Steel in May 2022, offering verified low-carbon steel products achieving up to 100% CO₂ emissions reduction. The company demonstrated breakthrough blast furnace technology at Kakogawa Works in October 2020, achieving 20% emissions reduction by utilizing hot briquetted iron. Kobenable Steel employs ISO 20915-compliant mass balance methodology verified by DNV Business Assurance Services UK. The product secured early adoption from Nissan Motor for automotive applications, Mitsubishi Estate & Kajima Corporation for Tokyo construction projects, & Imabari Shipbuilding for bulk carrier construction. Kobe Steel targets 1 million metric tons annual sales by 2030.