XCarb® towards carbon neutral steel
XCarb® is a trademark registered by ArcelorMittal that represents the clear path taken by the company towards the decarbonisation of the steel production process and the ambitious goal of zero emissions by 2050.
XCarb® will ultimately bring together all of ArcelorMittal’s reduced, low, and zero-carbon products and steelmaking activities, as well as wider initiatives and green innovation projects, into a single effort focussed on achieving demonstrable progress towards carbon neutral steel.
ArcelorMittal has developed two decarbonised production routes (the Smart Carbon route and the innovative DRI route) and is deploying these low-emission technologies across Europe.
Alongside the XCarb® brand, ArcelorMittal has launched three XCarb® initiatives:
- XCarb® green steel certificates: These allow customers to reduce their or their customers' scope 3 emissions. They can be purchased directly from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products in conjunction with a corresponding steel order.
- XCarb® recycled and renewably produced: This is applied to steels produced in an electric arc furnace (EAF) using scrap and 100% renewable electricity.
- XCarb® innovation fund: ArcelorMittal also continues to invest in companies developing breakthrough technologies that will accelerate the steel industry’s transition to carbon neutral steelmaking.
New XCarb® video!
This short video explains how ArcelorMittal will achieve its climate action ambitions. For ArcelorMittal Europe, the ambition is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030. To achieve this goal, it will take a combination of techniques. As you will see in this video, ArcelorMittal’s decarbonisation strategy is based on 3 main levers:
- Circular steel
- Innovative DRI
- Smart Carbon steelmaking
Published: 9 January 2023
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The ambition to reduce carbon emissions for PV mounting structures
The sustainable cooperation in the value chain and the choice of sustainably produced steel is a first in the Dutch PV market. The tripartite agreement was signed in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.
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Magnelis® and PV installations: the perfect duo
Since it was first introduced more than a decade ago, Magnelis® has become a standard material for solar mounting structures and other components used in PV installations. Magnelis® can offer solar farm operators a productive lifetime of 25 years or more depending on the thickness of the coating. As well as being easy to process, Magnelis® offers low maintenance and self-healing on cut edges.
In the decade since Magnelis® was first introduced, there have been significant improvements to the range. These include heavier coatings which are extending the geographic range of solar projects to more harsh environments while offering longer lifetimes. The heavier coatings also allow Magnelis® to be used for foundation poles, which have to be strong in order to withstand the installation process in the ground, replacing post-galvanised material.
Partnership in the steel supply chain: the way to go
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Van der Valk Solar Systems chose Magnelis® coated steel sourced with accompanying XCarb® green steel certificates to create their solar panel mounting systems with a minimal CO₂ footprint. “We want to be leaders in sustainability, which is why we have chosen sustainably produced Magnelis® from ArcelorMittal Europe,” says Paul van der Meer, KAM coordinator at Van der Valk Solar Systems. “Working with a partner such as KS Service Center emphasises our commitment to take the next steps in our sustainability journey.”
“Our XCarb® green steel certificates represent significant CO₂ reductions in steel production processes and are an important part of our journey to reducing our CO₂ emissions by 35% by 2030 in Europe, and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050”, says Frederik Leus, XCarb® Business Development ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, CMO Industry. “The CO₂ reduction in these certificates amounts to 2.11 t CO₂ /t steel and originates from innovative CO2 emissions reduction projects in our production processes. The CO₂ savings are mass balanced on a central account and independently verified.”
KS Service Center and its sustainability mission
With their shared commitment to sustainability, KS Service Center and KS Systems are striving to drive sustainability in the steel processing industry. One way they do this is by supplying steel accompanied with XCarb® green steel certificates. In 2024, KS Service Center and KS Systems will provide sustainably produced steel, giving customers a wider range of sustainable steel solutions to choose from.
About KS Service Center
KS Service Center is a leading supplier of strip steel and sheet metal with extensive expertise in the steel industry and a special focus on durable steel. For its customers, it processes and supplies high-quality materials in a variety of thicknesses and grades. The company distinguishes itself as a reliable partner with a sustainable approach and flexible delivery. It is ISO 14001 certified, the international standard for an environmental management system. Its ambition is to become the greenest service center for steel in the Benelux.
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