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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.
- Our approach to Granite® is part of ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe’s Nspired by Nature range, and it 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.
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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.
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ArcelorMittal receives first ResponsibleSteel™ certifications for France and Spain
23 June 2022ArcelorMittal has achieved ResponsibleSteel™ certification for its Asturias Cluster in Spain and ArcelorMittal Méditerranée in France – the company’s first sites to be certified in both France and Spain.
Corporate newsEgersund Port in Norway will be expanded using ArcelorMittal’s low emissions sheet piles
21 June 2022A major fishing port expansion programme in Egersund, Norway will be built using 2200 tonnes of ArcelorMittal’s unique straight web steel sheet piles, manufactured in Belval, Luxembourg.
Project newsNorway’s oldest steel distributor buys XCarb® recycled and renewably produced
27 January 2022Norsk Stål, Norway’s oldest steel and metal distributor, has decided to stock ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel beams.
Industry newsArcelorMittal plates build Mexico’s biggest refinery
14 December 2021The Dos Bocas refining complex is currently under construction in Tabasco, Mexico. When completed, the refinery will produce 340 000 barrels per day and will become the biggest refinery in Mexico. Industeel provided close to 6000 tonnes of special steels for the project.
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ArcelorMittal receives first ResponsibleSteel™ certifications for France and Spain
ArcelorMittal has achieved ResponsibleSteel™ certification for its Asturias Cluster in Spain and ArcelorMittal Méditerranée in France – the company’s first sites to be certified in both France and Spain.
First mills certified in France and Spain
In Spain, sites in Asturias, Etxebarri, Lesaka, and Sagunto successfully passed the third-party audit carried out by DNV GL based on the ResponsibleSteel™ standard, which is the first global certification initiative for the steel industry focussed on social, environmental, and corporate governance (ESG) aspects.
And in France, ArcelorMittal sites in Fos-sur-Mer (Bouches du Rhône) and Saint Chély d'Apcher (Lozère) also successfully completed the audit process carried out by international auditing firm AFNOR, which specialises in assessment and certification services.
Meeting rigorously defined standards for social, environmental, and governance criteria and stakeholder relations
The audits are designed to verify that a steel site’s activities meet a set of rigorously defined standards across a broad range of social, environmental, and governance criteria and stakeholder relations, including:
- Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Water Stewardship and Biodiversity
- Human Rights and Labour Rights
- Community Relations and Business Integrity
The standard is based on 12 principles which, in turn, include a variety of criteria and requirements. To achieve ResponsibleSteel™ certification, each site must undergo a rigorous third-party audit, with the resulting report reviewed by an independent Certification Committee which makes the final certification decision.
Obtaining ResponsibleSteel™ certification reflects our commitment to our people, the community, and the environment
Commenting, Philippe Meyran, CEO of ArcelorMittal’s Asturias Cluster, said: “Obtaining ResponsibleSteel™ certification reflects our commitment to our people, the community and the environment in which we operate. Society’s expectations are growing and require us to be part of the solution to ensure we leave a more sustainable planet for future generations. Steel is the most widely used material in the world and those using it in sectors such as transport, automotive, infrastructure, packaging, construction, energy, and household appliances increasingly require the assurance that the materials they use have been obtained through sourcing and production processes based on responsible practice. The goal of ResponsibleSteel™ is to satisfy such requirements. This certification distinguishes us from our competitors and endorses the path we have undertaken to decarbonise our business and make it sustainable for future generations. This is what responsible management is about, management that combines economic development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and transparent governance, in order to contribute to the creation of a more sustainable future for people and the planet”.
Bruno Ribo, CEO of ArcelorMittal Méditerranée, said: "This certification recognises the work of our teams on biodiversity, safety at work, but also the environment, decarbonisation, and equal opportunities...It is not only a recognition, it is also a long-term commitment to pursue substantive actions that are positive for people as well as for the planet and to develop our relationships with all stakeholders, our employees, and partners, as well as the people living near our plants."
A momentous achievement
Acting CEO of ResponsibleSteel, Ali Lucas, said: “We are very proud to award the ArcelorMittal Asturias Cluster and ArcelorMittal Méditerranée with the company’s first ResponsibleSteel certificates issued in France and Spain. These sites have worked very hard to fulfil the 12 Principles of the ResponsibleSteel Standard. It is no easy task – we believe building a responsible steel sector requires a comprehensive approach encompassing a range of criteria across the ESG spectrum. It isn’t enough to only focus on reduced carbon emissions. Certified sites must also ensure that they are fully aligned with our other sustainability objectives, for example, ensuring good water stewardship, creating a healthy and safe workplace, safeguarding labour rights, and engaging with local communities and other stakeholders. We heartily congratulate the ArcelorMittal Asturias Cluster and ArcelorMittal Méditerranée on this momentous achievement.”
Industry-first certifications in 2021
ArcelorMittal achieved its first ResponsibleSteel site certifications last year, when sites in Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg announced that they were the first steel plants to achieve the certification globally in July 2021.
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Egersund Port in Norway will be expanded using ArcelorMittal’s low emissions sheet piles
A major fishing port expansion programme in Egersund, Norway will be built using 2200 tonnes of ArcelorMittal’s unique straight web steel sheet piles, manufactured in Belval, Luxembourg.
A new quay wall: a circular cell structure made of straight web steel sheet piles
The containment structure, for food manufacturer Pelagia AS, will be created with ArcelorMittal AS500 sheet piles and will eventually be used as a new quay wall as part of the port expansion. The circular cell structure of the straight web steel sheet piles was considered the most appropriate solution as it will collect the sand dredged from the seabed to cope with the increased vessel traffic. It will store it safely and avoid any pollution of the sea water by the sand.
To reduce the total carbon footprint of the project, the structure is being assembled using ArcelorMittal's new EcoSheetPile™ Plus range of sheet piling, made from 100% recycled steel and with 100% renewable electricity – part of ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced range.
A success story for the client and for the environment
Pelagia AS is a leading producer of pelagic fish products for human consumption and an important supplier of essential ingredients in all kinds of fish and animal feed. Located in one of Norway’s largest and most important fishing harbours, Pelagia Egersund Seafood has been a pioneer fish processing factory since 1993. A new fishing terminal is being built to expand their operation in Egersund, based on a circular cell structure that will be filled up with sand dredged from the seabed. The main contractor for this project is Vestbetong, while Fundamentering AS is the sheet pile driving contractor.
ArcelorMittal’s hot rolled steel sheet piles have been used to build maritime infrastructures for more than 100 years. Based on their long-term experience, steel structures in a marine environment can be designed for a service life of 50 years and even more.
A key differentiator that convinced the client to choose an ArcelorMittal steel solution for this expansion project is the availability of the low carbon footprint EcoSheetPile™ Plus range. Made from 100% recycled steel (scrap) and exclusively with renewable electricity from wind and solar sources, these products are part of the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced range. XCarb™ groups all of ArcelorMittal's initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Certified by a specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), the production of the EcoSheetPile™ Plus range emits as low as 370 kg CO2-eq./t of steel produced. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) shows that the embedded carbon footprint of EcoSheetPile™ Plus is one-fifth of that achieved by traditional products.
EcoSheetPile™ Plus as part of the XCarb™ initiative towards carbon neutral steel
Decarbonisation is one of the most important aspects of ArcelorMittal’s long-term strategy. For several years already, the EcoSheetPile™ range has been produced in Luxembourg via the Electric Arc Furnace route from 100% recycled steel. ArcelorMittal steel sheet piles can also be reused up to 10 times and thus are a major contributor to the circular economy.
Launched in 2021, the new EcoSheetPile™ Plus brand, an essential part of ArcelorMittal’s XCarb™ initiative to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, goes one step further on the decarbonisation path: not only are these steel sheet piles produced from 100% recycled material, but the steelmaking process to produce them uses 100% renewable electricity from wind and solar sources connected to the same grid as the ArcelorMittal production mills.
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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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ArcelorMittal plates build Mexico’s biggest refinery
The Dos Bocas refining complex is currently under construction in Tabasco, Mexico. When completed, the refinery will produce 340 000 barrels per day and will become the biggest refinery in Mexico. Industeel provided close to 6000 tonnes of special steels for the project.
Enhancing Mexico's energy independence
Initiated in 2019 by state-owned oil and gas company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), this 8bn USD project is part of Mexico's National Refining Plan that aims at reducing its reliance on fuel imports from the US. The plant will produce 340 000 barrels per day (bpd), including 170 000 bpd of petrol and 120 000 bpd of ultra-low sulphur diesel. The Dos Bocas refinery will have 17 processing plants and 93 tanks and spherical pressure vessels, as well as an autonomous power generation system.
ArcelorMittal recycled steel plates used in phase II
Industeel has already supplied close to 6000 tonnes of steel plates to fabricators designated by Samsung Engineering in partnership with Mexico-based Asociados Constructores, ICA Fluor, and Mexicana de Recipientes a Presión, working with KBR and Constructora Hostotipaquillo. Industeel supplied various types of clad, alloyed, and stainless plates, produced in its mills in Charleroi, Belgium and Le Creusot and Chateauneuf, France via the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route - a low-emission steelmaking process that uses high-power electric arcs to melt recyclable steel scrap.
Industeel plates will be used to build hydroprocessing reactors, distillation columns, fractionators and absorbers, fluid catalytic cracking units, separators, processing pipes, etc. This equipment is part of the second phase of the project, which amounts to 3.6 bn USD and consists of six packages in total, including the construction of a mixed plant and delayed coking plant, a diesel hydrodesulfurization (DHDT) unit, a gasoil hydrodesulfurization (HDS) unit, a naphtha hydro-treating (NHT) unit and a naphtha reformer, fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), amines regenerators, and a gas treatment plant, as well as a hydrogen production plant.
Works are ongoing with completion expected in 2022.
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