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European Union Transparency Register Entry
Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas (UNESID)
UNESID is the Spanish business association representing the interests of the steel industry. It serves as a representative body before regional, national, and European authorities, providing specialized services to its members in areas such as economic studies, environmental policy, occupational safety, and R&D.
General Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Identification Code | 44209611834-88 |
| Registration Date | June 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | June 26, 2025 |
| Entity Form | Spanish Business Association |
| Category | Trade and business associations |
| Website | https://www.unesid.org |
Contact Information
Head Office & EU Office Address: Castelló, 128
28006 Madrid
SPAIN
Phone: +34 915624018
Lobbying Goals & Interests
UNESID focuses on representing the Spanish steel industry's interests, fostering a meeting point for members to exchange experiences, and ensuring compliance with competition guidelines.
Primary Legislative Proposals & Policy Areas:
- Trade Policy: Trade Defense Instruments and regulatory developments.
- Climate Action: EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revision, indirect cost compensation, and carbon leakage.
- Energy: Single market for electricity and gas, regulated cost harmonization, and energy-intensive industry support.
- Industrial Policy: European reindustrialization initiatives.
- R&D: Reform of R&D promotion systems and participation in the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS).
- Transport: Harmonization of road and rail transport and port policy.
- Human Capital: Participation in the European Steel Skills Agenda (ESSA).
Fields of Interest: Business and industry, Climate action, Competition, Customs, Economy/Finance, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Research and Innovation, Single Market, Trade, and Transport.
Structure & Membership
Internal Staffing:
- Total Members: 5
- Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.25
Affiliations: UNESID is a member of several prominent national and international organizations:
- Eurofer (European Steel Association)
- ESTA (European Steel Tubes Association)
- CIELFFA (European Association of Cold Rolled Narrow Strip)
- ESTEP (European Steel Technology Platform)
- Euroslag
- CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations)
- UNE (Spanish Association for Standardization)
Financial Information
Financial Year: July 2024 – June 2025
| Category | Amount / Range |
|---|---|
| Estimated Annual Lobbying Costs | €50,000 – €99,999 |
| Grant: RFCS ToughSteel | €71,603 |
| Grant: Erasmus+ ESSA | €44,520 |
Note: Grants were primarily used for the RFCS "ToughSteel" project (dissemination of outcomes) and the Erasmus+ ESSA project.
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The current state is available on the following page: Union de Empresas Siderurgicas, Madrid, Spain.
