Swedish steelmaker SSAB and UK-based Firth Steels have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of SSAB Zero steel, a recycled steel product made using electricity and biogas, eliminating fossil fuels. This partnership will help Firth Steels, a leading UK manufacturer of steel profiles for wall and roofing systems, improve sustainability performance and reduce carbon emissions.
SSAB Zero Steel in Firth Steels’ Low-Carbon Building Solution
SSAB’s sustainable steel will be a key component in Firth Steels’ new Protex Voyage product line, offering a low-carbon building solution. By incorporating SSAB Zero steel, Firth Steels will reduce its Scope 3 indirect emissions, contributing to its overall sustainability efforts.
Firth Steels’ Commitment to Reducing Emissions
Firth Steels has several sustainable initiatives underway to reduce emissions from its operations, including energy consumption:
- Actively working to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Implementing energy-efficient practices and technologies
- Taking a holistic approach to sustainability
SSAB’s Goal: Creating a Fossil Fuel-Free Value Chain
SSAB is committed to reducing emissions and creating a fossil fuel-free value chain with customers and partners. The Swedish steelmaker has developed two brands with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions: SSAB Zero and SSAB Fossil-free.
SSAB Fossil-Free Steel: Utilizing HYBRIT Technology
SSAB Fossil-free steel is produced from iron ore using the innovative HYBRIT technology, developed by SSAB in collaboration with LKAB and Vattenfall. This technology allows for the production of steel without relying on fossil fuels.
SSAB’s Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Production
SSAB is building a modern, environmentally friendly mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, which involves shutting down the current blast furnace-based production system. This is expected to reduce Sweden’s CO2 emissions by 7%, in addition to the 3% reduction achieved through the conversion of the Oxelosund plant.
The SSAB and Firth Steels partnership showcases the growing trend of collaboration within the steel industry to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions, moving the industry closer to a greener future.
