Robin Kager (Tata Steel Nederland) on Sustainable Steel Innovation at Drive Forward 2025
How Steel Innovation is Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility
The automotive industry is facing one of its greatest challenges: the transition to sustainable, low-carbon mobility while maintaining performance and cost efficiency. At Drive Forward 2025, Robin Kager from Tata Steel Nederland will take the stage to discuss how innovation in steel production and value chain collaboration are shaping the future of mobility. He will be joining our plenary sessions on Wednesday 8th - Decarbonization.
Steel: A Key Player in the Green Transition
As one of Europe’s leading steel producers, Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is committed to becoming a clean, green, and circular steel company. With an ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, TSN is pioneering sustainable steel solutions that will play a crucial role in the mobility industry’s evolution.
Steel remains an essential material in vehicle production:
50% of an ICE vehicle’s weight is steel, and even in electric vehicles (EVs), it makes up 40% of the total weight.
By making smarter and innovative material choices and implementing sustainable solutions, we are able to reduce the impact on the CO2 footprint significantly.
Collaboration across the automotive value chain is key to increasing material efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling more sustainable car manufacturing.
The Power of Value Chain Collaboration
Robin Kager, who has extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, sales, and marketing, understands that the shift toward sustainable mobility requires early-stage collaboration between automakers, suppliers, and technology partners. His session, “Sustainable Steel Solutions and Innovation,” will cover:
- How sustainable product development in steel can reduce emissions while improving efficiency.
- The importance of material innovation in meeting electrification and autonomous vehicle trends.
- How value chain partnerships lead to breakthrough solutions in car design, engineering, and production.
Steel will help us shape the future—let’s Drive Forward together.
As the automotive industry moves toward electrification, connectivity, and sustainability, Tata Steel Nederland continues to push the boundaries of material innovation. Robin Kager will share valuable insights into the emerging trends that will define the sector, including:
- Sustainability in manufacturing – Lower CO2 emissions, increased recycled content, and responsible supply chains.
- The shift to electrification – Balancing cost and performance while phasing out ICE vehicles.
- Autonomous and shared mobility – Changing design needs and new vehicle ownership models.
- Advanced material technology – Leveraging steel expertise to create future-proof automotive solutions.
Join the conversation at Drive Forward 2025
Robin Kager’s session will be a must-attend for automotive professionals, engineers, and sustainability leaders seeking practical strategies for decarbonization and innovation.
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