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Tata Steel’s Dutch Overhaul: 1,600 Jobs to be Cut in Major Operational Shift

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Business 10 Apr 2025 04:17 PM IST moneycontrol

Tata Steel to cut 1,600 jobs in Dutch operations amid green transition.

Focus shifts to hydrogen-based steelmaking to meet EU climate goals.

Company pledges social responsibility and support during restructuring.

Tata Steel has announced a sweeping transformation of its operations in the Netherlands, a move set to eliminate approximately 1,600 jobs as part of its broader sustainability and cost-efficiency strategy. The restructuring is focused on Tata Steel IJmuiden, the company’s Dutch unit, which is pivoting toward cleaner production technologies to align with Europe's green mandates.

The announcement came as Tata Steel continues its transition from traditional blast furnace steelmaking to greener alternatives like hydrogen-based DRI (Direct Reduced Iron). The job cuts are expected to affect primarily white-collar and support roles, with around 800 layoffs anticipated in direct employment and an additional 800 in indirect roles.

Despite the downsizing, Tata Steel emphasized its commitment to investing in sustainable technologies in the region. The company has pledged to work closely with trade unions and local authorities to ensure a socially responsible transition.

This restructuring follows similar transformation efforts by Tata Steel in the UK, where it is shutting down blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant. Analysts view these moves as essential for the company’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness, though short-term disruptions are inevitable