The challenge we face
The world faces enormous challenges in the 21st century: from climate change to increasing pressures on natural resources, from the lifestyle expectations of those in the developed world to tackling poverty at the base of the pyramid in emerging markets. These issues have a direct impact on businesses as well as governments, civil society, and individuals.
Businesses are expected to report more openly, act more responsibly, protect the environment, and support their local communities. All of these factors pose risks to companies as large as ours if we fail to manage them. But they also present us with enormous opportunities from the commercial potential of new greener products to the innovation potential of a new generation of people entering our industry.
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New! EPD for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® is now available
5 December 2022ArcelorMittal has recently released the Environmental Product Declaration for its carbon-reduced offer of hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® coating, which is now part of the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced range. This product comes from a production process flow which only uses XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot rolled coil.This new EPD for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced solutions complies with the most recent version of EN 15804 - A2. It has been third-party verified and validated by the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU).
Product newsVisit ArcelorMittal at SIMI 2022 in Paris
25 November 2022ArcelorMittal will participate in SIMI, the landmark event on the real estate industry’s calendar in France, from 6 to 8 December 2022 in Paris.SIMI is an annual event that brings together the French real estate industry community to share innovations and projects in response to the needs of construction and developing cities for the benefit of people.ArcelorMittal will be there to present our XCarb® low carbon steels and all our solutions!Visit level 2, stand C18 to learn more about ArcelorMittal's Steligence® and XCarb®.
Event newsBuild durable solar roofs with Granite® organic coated steels
16 November 2022With the demand for electricity growing rapidly, solar energy production via photovoltaic (PV) modules installed on roofs is becoming a solution of choice for developers.Prepainted steel roofing solutions are light, durable, and made from eco-friendly materials. They are also able to sustain the loads required for PV module installation. It's no wonder that installing solar PV systems on steel roofs is increasingly common.However, some precautions should be taken with PV modules, such as ensuring enough space between the module and the organic coated steel surface to enable water drainage and ventilation. With this condition fulfilled, prepainted steels are the preferred material for roofs with PV modules - whatever the type of building.
Product newsArcelorMittal - a key partner for the wind industry
9 November 2022The ability to produce green energy on a massive scale is a key challenge for a sustainable future and has become a high priority in many countries. According to the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2020, renewable sources of energy are expected to provide almost 40% of the global electricity supply by 2030, and wind will be one of the main contributors.To meet the demand for clean energy, the quantity of wind turbines that must be produced and installed each year will continue to increase at a very high rate. Achieving this production level requires a strong supply chain and high-quality, innovative products. ArcelorMittal has recently published a renewed edition of its 'Steel solutions for the global wind energy industry' brochure, encompassing the products and services of the group’s entities, all useful contact details – and a focus on its XCarb® carbon reduced steel offer.
Product news
New! EPD for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® is now available
ArcelorMittal has recently released the Environmental Product Declaration for its carbon-reduced offer of hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® coating, which is now part of the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced range. This product comes from a production process flow which only uses XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot rolled coil.
This new EPD for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced solutions complies with the most recent version of EN 15804 - A2. It has been third-party verified and validated by the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU).
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® coating can be used in various applications, such as construction (profiles, roofing, facades, decking, etc.), solar energy generation (structures for photovoltaic plants), road equipment (safety barriers, sound insulation walls, etc.), and other industrial applications.
You can download the EPD for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced hot dip galvanised steel with Magnelis® coating from our EPD library.
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Visit ArcelorMittal at SIMI 2022 in Paris
ArcelorMittal will participate in SIMI, the landmark event on the real estate industry’s calendar in France, from 6 to 8 December 2022 in Paris.
SIMI is an annual event that brings together the French real estate industry community to share innovations and projects in response to the needs of construction and developing cities for the benefit of people.
ArcelorMittal will be there to present our XCarb® low carbon steels and all our solutions!
Visit level 2, stand C18 to learn more about ArcelorMittal's Steligence® and XCarb®.
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Build durable solar roofs with Granite® organic coated steels
With the demand for electricity growing rapidly, solar energy production via photovoltaic (PV) modules installed on roofs is becoming a solution of choice for developers.
Prepainted steel roofing solutions are light, durable, and made from eco-friendly materials. They are also able to sustain the loads required for PV module installation. It's no wonder that installing solar PV systems on steel roofs is increasingly common.
However, some precautions should be taken with PV modules, such as ensuring enough space between the module and the organic coated steel surface to enable water drainage and ventilation. With this condition fulfilled, prepainted steels are the preferred material for roofs with PV modules - whatever the type of building.
Durability
Decision makers in construction projects agree that the durability of the prepainted steel should be at least equal to that of the PV modules - generally around 20 to 25 years minimum, depending on local environmental conditions.
ArcelorMittal's Granite® range of prepainted steel is the perfect answer with its long-term guarantee. Granite® HDXtreme is our best in class prepainted steel for solar roofs, with an automatic guarantee of up to 30 years when combined with PV modules.
Sustainability
With the electricity produced from solar PV roofs largely considered to be green energy, it is important that the chosen roofing solution offers the best sustainability performances throughout the life cycle of the building.
ArcelorMittal's Granite® prepainted steel products have already demonstrated their efficiency in terms of sustainability. Very thin steel substrate with high mechanical resistance and paint systems without heavy metals are just some of the features facilitating the low environmental impact of our Granite® range.
Thanks to XCarb® Recycled and renewably produced, breakthrough innovative solutions will soon be available for the Granite® range, including Granite® HDXtreme. The C02 footprint of Granite® HDXtreme will be more than halved, which will be certified by a third party and officially confirmed in an Environmental Product Declaration.
For solar roof projects, Granite® HDXtreme provides the best in class solution for durability, environmental impact, and the CO2 footprint – in addition to a large colour palette!
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ArcelorMittal - a key partner for the wind industry
The ability to produce green energy on a massive scale is a key challenge for a sustainable future and has become a high priority in many countries. According to the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2020, renewable sources of energy are expected to provide almost 40% of the global electricity supply by 2030, and wind will be one of the main contributors.
To meet the demand for clean energy, the quantity of wind turbines that must be produced and installed each year will continue to increase at a very high rate. Achieving this production level requires a strong supply chain and high-quality, innovative products. ArcelorMittal has recently published a renewed edition of its 'Steel solutions for the global wind energy industry' brochure, encompassing the products and services of the group’s entities, all useful contact details – and a focus on its XCarb® carbon reduced steel offer.
Steel is used to create more than 80% of the components required to build a wind turbine. Selecting a reliable partner is essential. ArcelorMittal’s steels have been successfully used in the manufacturing of more than 10 000 onshore and offshore wind turbine towers since 2005.
In this brochure, ArcelorMittal presents its extensive portfolio of steels which are used in the major components of a wind farm: foundations, towers, nacelles, generators, gearboxes, yaws, pitches, and mooring ropes.
ArcelorMittal’s worldwide industrial operations, strategically located with easy access to sea routes, are backed by an international sales and distribution network in 60 countries, which is an asset for all parts of the wind energy supply chain.
This publication also introduces XCarb®, ArcelorMittal’s brand designed to bring together all of ArcelorMittal’s reduced, low, and zero-carbon products and steelmaking activities. By reducing the emissions in its steel production processes, ArcelorMittal support its clients on their way towards reducing the carbon footprint of their wind turbines with its XCarb® green steel certificates and XCarb® recycled and renewable produced steel offer.
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Green ArcelorMittal
We are committed to leading the way in which the world views steel and championing steel’s role in creating high quality, sustainable lifestyles for people all over the world.
Leading the way with 10 sustainable development outcomes
Our new sustainable development framework focusses on 10 outcomes we need to achieve for steel to be one of the world's most sustainable materials. Pursuing these outcomes, a result of both analysis and consultation, allows us to be better prepared to respond to long-term trends and manage our stakeholders’ expectations more effectively.
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MoreEnvironmental impacts of our products
Our local communities and stakeholders trust us to share the vital resources of air, land, and water because we operate responsibly and transparently, and we have clearly improved our impact.
We understand these impacts and work collaboratively to protect and enhance the natural capital we and our communities and partners rely on.
Developing greener steel products
Commercial designers and manufacturers, as well as end-users, choose steel for products that need strength and durability. They make that choice because they understand steel contributes to more a sustainable lifestyle.
Therefore, we are continuously designing more energy-efficient products using materials that can be re-used and recycled and produced using fewer resources and without negative consequences for the environment or society.