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ArcelorMittal strives to make steel production more sustainable and to minimise its environmental impact. As a leader in steel manufacturing, we are committed to making steel production more sustainable at every stage. In addition, 95% of our steel industrial operations now have ISO 14001 certification, an international standard for environmental management systems.
- Granite® is certified as a product not containing hexavalent chromium or heavy metals.
- R2P - Ready to Paint coating on thin gauge, the cold rolled product, is an efficient solution to reduce environmental impact at customer plants; for example, for door production.
- Insulated sandwich panels are contributing to energy efficiency in the most demanding buildings such as cold rooms for the food industry and supermarkets.
“Safe Sustainable Steel” makes up the core values of ArcelorMittal. As such, our innovative products and solutions for construction are continuously contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts on buildings throughout their life.
Environmental impacts
In 2012, the EU-28’s construction sector accounted for:
- 40% of the total final energy consumption
- 40% of CO2 Emission
- 30% of consumption of natural resources
- 30% of waste generation
- 20% of water consumption
Consequently, the EU commission has started to adapt the EU directive regarding environmental assessment - the EIA Directive.
Useful information
MoreAccording to the European Commission, "The newly amended Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (2014/52/EU) entered into force on 15 May 2014 to simplify the rules for assessing the potential effects of projects on the environment. Member States have to apply these rules as from 16 May 2017 at the latest." (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/review.htm)
The Holistic Environmental Impact assessment for buildings is defined by European Standard EN 15978 in the scope of CEN TC 350 work programme. It takes into account the full life cycle of the building, including end of life, recycling after demolition, and energy production at the building level.
Related news & technical articles
Updated XCarb® recycled and renewably produced EPDs
18 March 2024Updated Environmental Product Declarations for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced flat products are available now on Constructalia.
Website newsLindab now also uses XCarb® steel for ventilation ducts
30 January 2024As of 2023, Lindab offers products in "Recycled steel 75" as part of its standard range for the Swedish market. This low carbon emissions steel consists of at least 75 per cent recycled steel and is produced in electric arc furnaces powered by renewable electricity. Put together, this means it has up to a 70 per cent lower climate impact than traditionally produced steel made from Basic Oxygen Steelmaking, which includes using a blast furnace.XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products complies with this target and is verified by an EPD (Environmental product declaration). Lindab has been offering the Swedish market roof and facade products produced from XCarb® steel and has recently extended the offer to also include ventilation ducts.
Product newsSolar trackers made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Magnelis® for Portugal
2 January 2024Gonvarri Industries’ photovoltaic solar structures division, Iberdrola, and ArcelorMittal are underlining their commitment to the energy transition with the signing of a new supply agreement for solar trackers for an Iberdrola project in Portugal. ArcelorMittal will provide 211.8 tonnes of its XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Magnelis® - the first photovoltaic project in Iberia to use this material.
Project newsArcelorMittal wins pv magazine’s 2023 Sustainability Award
15 December 2023ArcelorMittal has won first place in the Sustainability category at the prestigious pv magazine’s 2023 Awards, showcasing our commitment to more environmentally sustainable practices.
Corporate news
Updated XCarb® recycled and renewably produced EPDs
Updated Environmental Product Declarations for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced flat products are available now on Constructalia.
Keeping you up-to-date
The following XCarb® recycled and renewably produced flat product EPDs have been updated as per The International EPD® System:
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced cold rolled coils
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot rolled coils
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced pickled and oiled hot rolled coils
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel coils with Magnelis® coating
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel coils with zinc coating
Download them on the right or visit our EPD library.
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Lindab now also uses XCarb® steel for ventilation ducts
As of 2023, Lindab offers products in "Recycled steel 75" as part of its standard range for the Swedish market. This low carbon emissions steel consists of at least 75 per cent recycled steel and is produced in electric arc furnaces powered by renewable electricity. Put together, this means it has up to a 70 per cent lower climate impact than traditionally produced steel made from Basic Oxygen Steelmaking, which includes using a blast furnace.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products complies with this target and is verified by an EPD (Environmental product declaration). Lindab has been offering the Swedish market roof and facade products produced from XCarb® steel and has recently extended the offer to also include ventilation ducts.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel 'in action'
A good example of successful implementation is the renovation of Jakobsbergsgatan 24, an over-100-year-old building in the Mood quarter in Stockholm. The owner – AMF Fastigheter – is rebuilding and updating the facilities into a modern, sustainable, and flexible office property. Lindab is delivering the first ventilation duct system made of recycled steel to the project. The total reduction of CO₂e emissions for the ventilation ducts from Lindab in the Jakobsbergsgatan 24 property amounts to 30 036 kg CO₂e (A1-A3 GWP fossil), which marks a significant step towards creating a more sustainable building.
“We are very happy with this co-operation with ArcelorMittal as it supports our effort to offer the market products for a sustainable future,” says Matilda Isaksson, Group Sustainability Manager at Lindab.
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Solar trackers made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Magnelis® for Portugal
Gonvarri Industries’ photovoltaic solar structures division, Iberdrola, and ArcelorMittal are underlining their commitment to the energy transition with the signing of a new supply agreement for solar trackers for an Iberdrola project in Portugal. ArcelorMittal will provide 211.8 tonnes of its XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Magnelis® - the first photovoltaic project in Iberia to use this material.
The project
Gonvarri Solar Steel is a leader in the manufacture and supply of solar trackers and fixed structures with a track record of projects totalling more than 19 GW. It has signed a contract with Iberdrola for the supply of 41 MWp of its TracSmarT+1V solar trackers for this photovoltaic project in Portugal.
The project, located in the former Portuguese freguesia of Carregado, Lisbon, will have a total of 915 solar trackers (256 single-row and 659 dual-row trackers) and will be the first photovoltaic project in the Iberian Peninsula to use reduced CO2 emissions steel as the main component of the solar structures.
An Iberian PV premiere for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel with Magnelis® coating
The project will use 211.79 tonnes of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel with Magnelis® coating. This steel is produced via the EAF route using a high level of scrap and 100% renewable electricity. XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel has an embedded CO2 footprint which is 70% lower than that of steel produced through the conventional steelmaking process.
It is the first project in Iberia that will use this low emissions steel, and it is aligned with the decarbonisation commitments of Gonvarri Industries, Iberdrola, and ArcelorMittal.
Gonvarri Solar Steel, Iberdrola, and ArcelorMittal are proud to be able to combine their commitment, expertise, resources, and experience as leaders in their respective sectors in this photovoltaic solar project in Portugal, which will serve as a benchmark for the development of new innovative, high-performance initiatives as a way to accelerate the transition towards a zero-emissions world.
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ArcelorMittal wins pv magazine’s 2023 Sustainability Award
ArcelorMittal has won first place in the Sustainability category at the prestigious pv magazine’s 2023 Awards, showcasing our commitment to more environmentally sustainable practices.
An award-winning initiative
Our award-winning initiative, 'Reducing carbon footprint with XCarb® and Magnelis® coating in PV Mounting,' shows our leadership in pioneering more environmentally sustainable solutions within the solar industry. At the core of this achievement is XCarb®, an all-encompassing initiative that aligns our suite of reduced, low, and zero-carbon emissions products, steelmaking activities, and cutting-edge low carbon-emissions projects. XCarb® is not merely a concept but a dedicated effort towards achieving carbon-neutral steelmaking.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced together with Magnelis® play a pivotal role, reducing our carbon footprint by an impressive -70%, showcasing our leadership in sustainable solutions.
Redefining corrosion protection
Magnelis® is a remarkable metallic coating that redefines corrosion protection. It provides unparalleled surface and cut-edge protection, even in hostile environments. Magnelis® significantly enhances the lifetime and durability of PV structures - an increasingly critical feature in their longevity and performance.
A 70% reduction of the carbon footprint
In solar applications, using Magnelis® XCarb® recycled and renewably produced reduces the global warming potential from 2570kg CO2eq/t to 797kg CO2eq/t. This is a substantial difference of 1773kg CO2eq/t, translating to a reduction of 70% of the carbon footprint.
Our achievement in the face of 224 entries from 39 countries underscores the ArcelorMittal team's dedication. We extend special thanks to the 19 independent expert jurors for recognising our unwavering commitment to sustainability.
This recognition reaffirms ArcelorMittal's commitment to sustainable innovation and its goals of reducing CO2 emissions by 35% in Europe by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
For more information about solutions for strong foundation design and durability, and options to reduce environmental impact, we invite you to watch the webinars that pv magazine organised with ArcelorMittal: Mounted PV: Steel foundations explored and Reducing the environmental impact of PV mounting structures.
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