Swedish construction company Peab is being heralded as the first construction company in the world to use SSAB's zero-emission steel.
The company has a struck a deal with Swedish steelmaker SSAB and in doing so has strengthened the joint commitment between the two companies to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction and real estate sector, which accounts for around 20% of total CO2 emissions in Sweden.
SSAB ZeroTM is made using only recycled steel and fossil-free energy and Peab plans to use half of its initial 300 tonne delivery for micro piles for foundations. The other half is being used in construction work.
The primary cause of CO2 emissions in Peab's operations is from the use of various materials, such as steel, in production. The company has a comprehensive environmental target to be climate neutral no later than 2045 and aims to reduce carbon dioxide intensity for input goods by 50% by 2030.
"It's great that we can now add SSAB Zero as a new product in our zero-emission steel family, as it enables us both to meet customer demand earlier and take another step toward mitigating climate change."
Thomas Hörnfeldt, head of sustainable business at SSAB.
According to Thomas Hörnfeldt, head of sustainable business at SSAB, the company is looking forward to deepening its relationship with Peab by bringing SSAB ZeroTM to the construction industry.
"It's great that we can now add SSAB Zero as a new product in our zero-emission steel family, as it enables us both to meet customer demand earlier and take another step toward mitigating climate change," he said.
Elisabet Stadler, head of environment at Peab, commented: "The climate cannot wait. We hold responsibility for our environmental impact along the entire value chain, throughout the entire life cycle."
According to Stadler, Peab's ambition is to work sustainably in every aspect to reduce the business's environmental and climate impact. "We have a great responsibility within the construction industry, and by using SSAB ZeroTM we can contribute to reaching the goal of becoming climate neutral industry by 2045. It is a milestone not only for Peab, but the entire industry."