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Event newsFrance’s first ultra-low carbon noise barriers
10 May 2023The posts of the first ultra-low carbon emissions noise barriers in France have been installed on the A10 motorway. Thanks to ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, the steel posts used to support these noise barriers have the lowest carbon emissions footprint available on the market.
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4 May 2023Building a football stadium is always special, but the new 15 000-seat SC Cambuur stadium in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands is a first: It is the first stadium in the world to use XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel.
Project newsSuccesses for sustainable construction at BAU
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Visit us at Intersolar from 14-16 June in Munich
ArcelorMittal will have a booth at Intersolar, the world's leading exhibition for the solar industry. We will welcome you at booth A6.537 where we will highlight our latest innovations for Magnelis®, the leading coated steel for solar mounting structures.
Magnelis®, high strength steel, and XCarb® recycled and renewably produced
Magnelis® provides outstanding protection against corrosion for all components of mounting structures and offers up to 30 years of durability in soil based on steel and coating thickness.
For racks and purlins, a lifetime of more than 30 years is achieved in C3 environments with ZM 310. C4 and C5 environments can be addressed with higher coatings. These performances are certified by several independent bodies.
For posts in soil or concrete, Magnelis® heavy coatings are an attractive technical, logistical, and economical solution compared to post galvanising.
Magnelis® is compatible with our S550GD-HyPer® steel grade for structural optimisation and with our low-carbon XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel for carbon footprint reduction. A key product in the energy transition to reduce climate impact, XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Magnelis® leads to a CO2 footprint reduction of approximately 70%.
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France’s first ultra-low carbon noise barriers
The posts of the first ultra-low carbon emissions noise barriers in France have been installed on the A10 motorway. Thanks to ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, the steel posts used to support these noise barriers have the lowest carbon emissions footprint available on the market.
Fulfilling strict low carbon emissions requirements
GTA Group ordered steel posts from ArcelorMittal to fulfil VINCI Autoroutes’ strict low carbon emissions requirements. The posts were manufactured in ArcelorMittal’s Steligence® Fabrication Centre in Differdange with ArcelorMittal’s unique XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel. ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel has a very low carbon footprint as it is made from 100% recycled scrap in an electric arc furnace using 100% renewable electricity from solar and wind sources. The low global warming potential of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced is externally certified by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and at the French level by an FDES.
From the search for materials and partners to the design and implementation of this project, GTA Group coordinated this ultra-low carbon noise barrier - a world first.
“At GTA,” says Julien Feller, CEO GTA Group, “we are continuously looking for the latest decarbonised technical innovations. For this project requiring CO2 emissions to be as low as possible, we contacted ArcelorMittal’s Steligence® Fabrication Centre. We have been partnering with them on many projects for years already, and we knew they would support us once more. As soon as we presented XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, we knew we had found the best solution to satisfy the requirements of our customer!”
Not only was the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel the best solution in terms of environmental impact, but it was also an obvious decision to make in terms of transport: the producer’s fabrication centre is only 35 kms from GTA’s main site in Luxembourg.
Decarbonisation: a multi-material approach
The barriers were installed to protect residents from the noise pollution generated by the traffic on the A10 motorway between Tours and Poitiers. A 700-metre-long motorway section is now insulated with 173 four-metre-long, three-metre-high panels. This project has been designed to use the widest possible range of decarbonisation solutions. The structural side of the barriers has been designed with a very low carbon cement, while the acoustic side uses a very efficient wood concrete which keeps the sound wave inside.
The posts between the barriers are made of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel and were protected in one of GTA Group's workshops with a water-based paint free of volatile organic compounds (supplied by Hempel). The low carbon emissions steel for this project was complemented by Hoffman’s decarbonised cement solution proposed by Capremib.
As part of their ambitious 2030 environmental plan, VINCI Autoroutes is increasingly committed to decarbonising its motorways, and the A10 project is only one of many.
About GTA Group
GTA Group is a group of companies providing services and products for tunnels, motorways, construction, and engineering structures. They specialise in passive protection against fires with industrial coatings, and offer efficient, optimised, and economical technical solutions for many areas related to air, water, and noise. From its headquarters in Luxembourg, GTA Group is located in the heart of Europe with subsidiaries in France, Luxembourg, and Belgium.
In 2021, the group was selected to design, supply, and install 2 kms of noise barriers as part of the work to widen the A10 motorway between Eigne and Sorigny to 2x3 lanes.
About COFIROUTE
COFIROUTE has a strong ambition towards decarbonisation and thus commissioned GTA Group to optimise, from a CO2 emissions point of view, the various components of an anti-noise wall - i.e. concrete (walls and acoustics), steel (posts), coating (anti-corrosion), and logistics.
Today, thanks to its ultra-low carbon ambition, the ultra-low carbon noise barriers from COFIROUTE are a world first.
Project details
- Project owner: COFIROUTE
- Project manager: INGEROP
- Contractor: Bouygues TP Régions France
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The world's first stadium with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel
Building a football stadium is always special, but the new 15 000-seat SC Cambuur stadium in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands is a first: It is the first stadium in the world to use XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel.
A sustainable alternative
"We want to take responsibility in terms of sustainability,” says Michel Kolk, sales director of Voortman Steel Construction. “For example, we are in the process of mapping our whole CO2 footprint. In this context, thanks to our cooperation with ArcelorMittal Staalhandel (ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Benelux), we can now offer our clients a sustainable alternative to the usual steel beams. The fact that XCarb® recycled and renewably produced sections are being used for the first time in a prestigious project like the Cambuur stadium gives it an extra dimension in terms of sustainability and provides a great reference! We hope that many more projects with XCarb® will follow so that together with our partners we can contribute to a cleaner construction chain.”
Voortman Steel Construction and Van Wijnen: a joint design process
Voortman Steel Construction was commissioned by Van Wijnen to supply and assemble over 1746 tonnes of steel for the stadium, including the 30-metre-long roof trusses, the floor beams, and the four lighting columns.
Voortman Steel Construction designs, manufactures, and delivers high quality projects in steel from engineering to assembly.
Van Wijnen is a Dutch construction group active in project development, housing construction, renovation and transformation, area development, and property management.
CO2 savings
As a result of the talks between ArcelorMittal’s Steligence® team and Van Wijnen and the discussions between ArcelorMittal Staalhandel and their customer Voortman, the selection of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel quickly became an obvious choice. In fact, 80% of all the sections that will be assembled in the stadium are in ArcelorMittal's sustainable steel using 100% renewable electricity and 100% scrap. Compared to the use of typical steel, the choice of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel represents a saving of over 285 tonnes of CO2-eq. This is roughly equal to the emissions of over 160 diesel cars driving 10 000 kilometres on an annual basis.
A story that will repeat itself in the future
Voortman and ArcelorMittal Staalhandel have been playing on the same team for years. However, this new stadium is changing the game by putting the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced offer on the field as a key player. And that is what makes the difference in winning the sustainability match!
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Successes for sustainable construction at BAU
ArcelorMittal took part in BAU, a major event for the construction and building industry, in Munich from 17-22 April, showcasing its latest high-performance steel products, XCarb® range of sustainable steels, and cooperations dedicated to construction.
Cooperations featuring XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel
Two exciting new cooperations were announced during the event:
- ArcelorMittal has joined forces with BP2, a manufacturer of complete solutions for residential construction, to supply low carbon emissions steel for BP2’s latest product, the SOLROOF integrated photovoltaic roof.
- The VELUX Group has kickstarted cooperation with ArcelorMittal as part of its efforts to halve value chain emissions by 2030. The companies will now work together to lower the carbon footprint of the steels used in VELUX roof windows, aiming to reduce embedded CO2 by up to 70% (depending on the type of steel product used) compared with conventionally produced steel.
High-performance steel products
Flagship ArcelorMittal products presented at the event included:
- Granite® organic coated steels for building envelopes: available in more than 120 colours and textures and guaranteed for up to 40 years with Granite® HDXtreme
- Magnelis® metallic coated steel for facade substructures, solar mounting structures, cable trays, composite floors, and many more applications: resists corrosion three times better than regular galvanised steel
- Ondatherm Solar®: special roof panels for photovoltaic systems
- Cofraplus® 80 composite floor profiles: approved by building authorities as prefabricated steel floors and with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to prefabricated concrete slabs
- high strength HISTAR® steels: providing cost and material savings
- weather-resistant Arcorox® steel grade: with natural corrosion protection and a long service life
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ArcelorMittal becomes a member of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)
ArcelorMittal is now a member of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen). The membership certificate was presented at the world's leading trade fair BAU in Munich.
A sign of ArcelorMittal's contribution to an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient construction industry
As the world's leading steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal has had its building products listed in the DGNB Navigator database since 2020 and, by becoming a member of the non-profit DGNB, is now setting a further example of its contribution to an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient construction industry.
At ArcelorMittal in particular, this includes technology for the CO2-neutral production of steel with renewable energies, the optimisation and decarbonisation of further refinement and production steps and logistics, and also the expansion and consolidation of the circular economy of steel, which can be used in many ways in the construction industry.
Commenting on the DGNB membership, Dr Lars Pfeiffer, CEO of ArcelorMittal Construction Germany and Northern Europe, says: "Construction accounts for 40% of global energy consumption, 40% of CO2 emissions, 30% of natural resources, 30% of waste, and 20% of water consumption. Our challenge is to meet the world's growing demand while reducing our impact on the environment. Steel, as an infinitely recyclable and reusable material, is an ideal material for climate-friendly construction as it significantly reduces CO2 emissions in the building sector. With our XCarb® range, we are taking exactly this step: we use XCarb® to refer to all of ArcelorMittal's manufacturing processes, products, initiatives, and innovation projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. We believe that our commitment to CO2-neutral steel can make a significant contribution to sustainable construction and will serve as a role model in the steel as well as the construction industry."
Johannes Kreißig, Executive Director of the DGNB, says: "Sustainable construction means consciously handling and using existing resources, minimising energy consumption, and preserving the environment. To enforce this, we need strong members who embrace the ideas of the DGNB and work with like-minded companies to implement our sustainability concept. I am very pleased that ArcelorMittal is now part of this community."
Reducing the CO2 footprint of the construction sector with XCarb®
CO2-neutral steel production plays a major role in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Manufacturing methods are changing, new industrial plants are being built, and the use of renewable energy and scrap as an important raw material in steel production is increasing. As a durable, infinitely recyclable, but also very versatile material, steel is suitable for every application in the construction industry. It is also an important material for the energy transition because steel with the lowest possible carbon footprint is needed for wind power or photovoltaics.
ArcelorMittal is pursuing the goal of reducing European CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 and being CO2-neutral by 2050. With the umbrella brand XCarb®, ArcelorMittal unites all manufacturing processes, products, initiatives, and innovation projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel is produced in an electric arc furnace using 100% renewable electricity and up to 100% scrap, already significantly reducing the carbon footprint of steel buildings.
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Norway’s oldest steel distributor buys XCarb® recycled and renewably produced
Norsk Stål, Norway’s oldest steel and metal distributor, has decided to stock ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel beams.
Sustainable and efficient stockholding with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced beams
Norsk Stål supplies the offshore, shipbuilding, construction, and mechanical industry markets and has a vision to continuously develop and provide ‘sustainable and efficient stockholding’ as well as recognising the importance of steel in the development of a sustainable society. Buying XCarb® recycled and renewably produced beams was therefore a natural decision for the Norwegian distributor to contribute to the company’s and country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, while also being able to offer customers low-carbon products.
Ambitious climate goals & competitive advantages
Speaking about the purchase of XCarb® products, Leif G. Hübert, Director of Supply Chain Norsk Stål, said:
“As an almost 200-year old company, we must continuously be at the forefront of new developments in the market, so stocking ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel beams was a natural choice for us. Our role, as a large player in our market, is to offer our customers the best that is out there. If we are to succeed in meeting our ambitious climate goals, we all must participate the best way we can. Not only does responsible buying have a positive impact on the environment, it also makes our customers more competitive, as many consumers value sustainability when purchasing goods.”
Stefan Deheyder, CMO Sections and Merchant Bars at ArcelorMittal Europe – Long Products, said:
“We are very pleased to be working with Norsk Stål, to provide them with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced products, supporting their sustainability vision as well as enabling customers to decarbonise their supply chain. Norway has an ambitious climate policy that is helping to create a strong market for low-carbon products in the country, particularly in the public construction sector, and we are therefore delighted to have our first Norwegian XCarb® customer."
An increasing demand for sustainable steel
There is a growing demand for low emission steel throughout Scandinavia, and with its GWP at just 333 kg CO2e per ton of sections and merchant bars, XCarb® recycled and renewably produced is the first product to offer a guarantee of up to 100 per cent recycled scrap steel and 100 per cent renewable electricity coming from solar and wind projects.
XCarb®, launched by ArcelorMittal in March 2021, is an initiative which brings together all of ArcelorMittal’s reduced-, low-, and zero-carbon products and steelmaking activities. In addition to XCarb® recycled and renewably produced, ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® initiatives also include XCarb® green steel certificates, which are specifically designed for ArcelorMittal’s steel products made from iron ore in a blast furnace. They are based on real CO2 savings achieved through these practical activities as well as wider initiatives that reduce ArcelorMittal’s carbon footprint and projects aimed at green innovation. The savings are independently assured by DNV GL.
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