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."

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.

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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