Reducing Emissions in Every Project.
Low-CO₂ stainless steel reduces material-related emissions by up to 50 percent compared to conventional stainless steel, without compromising strength, hygiene, or durability.
Key Facts (verified):
- Emission reduction: from ~1.8 to ~0.9 kg CO₂ per kg steel
- >90% recycled steel content
- 100% renewable energy used in production
- Verified according to ISO 14067
- Suitable for regulated food and pharmaceutical environments
Why Material Choice Matters
Stainless steel is a core material in process equipment and therefore a significant contributor to the overall carbon footprint of delivered solutions. For customers in the process industry, material choices directly influence both environmental impact and documentation requirements linked to Scope 3 emissions.
By integrating low CO₂ stainless steel into the product range, it becomes possible to reduce material related emissions at source while maintaining the technical performance required in regulated and performance critical environments.
Documented Emission Reduction
Low CO₂ stainless steel is produced using more than 90 percent recycled steel and 100 percent renewable energy. This production method reduces CO₂ emissions from approximately 1.8 kilograms per kilogram of steel to approximately 0.9 kilograms per kilogram of steel compared to conventional stainless steel.
All emission figures are verified in accordance with ISO 14067, ensuring transparency and traceability. This provides a documented and auditable basis for sustainability reporting and supplier assessments.
Performance and Compliance in Process Applications
Despite the reduced carbon footprint, low CO₂ stainless steel maintains the same mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and hygienic properties as conventional stainless steel.
This makes the material suitable for use in demanding process applications within food processing and pharmaceutical production, where strict requirements apply to surface quality, cleanability, durability, and regulatory compliance.
The material can therefore be specified without introducing operational risk or compromising long term performance.
Relevance for Scope 3 and Customer Reporting
For many customers, material related emissions represent a significant share of Scope 3 emissions. The use of low CO₂ stainless steel provides a concrete and documented way to reduce these emissions as part of new projects or upgrades.
Verified figures and traceability support customer sustainability reporting, supplier audits, and regulatory documentation. This simplifies collaboration in environments where sustainability performance must be demonstrated alongside quality and compliance.
Summary
Low CO₂ stainless steel enables measurable emission reductions at material level while maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance required in the process industry. The combination of documented emission savings, verified data, and unchanged technical properties makes the material a practical choice for sustainability driven projects.