This report examines how historical experiences of industrial change shape community responses to the ongoing transition toward green steel production. Drawing on case studies from industrial localities in Sweden and the United Kingdom, the analysis highlights the importance of collective memory, local identity, and past restructuring in shaping expectations of future change.

The findings show that support for the green transition is generally strong, but depends on its perceived continuity with existing industrial practices and local narratives. Scepticism is primarily directed at issues of implementation rather than environmental goals. The report underscores that successful transitions require not only technological and economic solutions, but also attention to social and cultural dimensions.

For policymakers, the key implication is that green industrial transitions are more likely to gain legitimacy and public support when they are framed as extensions of existing industrial trajectories, while actively addressing local concerns about jobs, stability, and long-term viability.