Sustainability

The steel industry is a cornerstone of global infrastructure, but it also comes with significant environmental challenges. Today, the industry accounts for around 8% of global energy use and 7% of CO₂ emissions. We are, however, at the heart of an exciting transformation, where sustainable initiatives are reshaping the industry with low-carbon technologies, improved resource efficiency, and greener products.

Kanthal, a division within Alleima Group, has won the E-prize from EON, Aktuell Hållbarhet and Dagens Industri in the energy optimization category. The motivation from the jury: ”With a 90-year-old invention combined with a modern and innovative approach, this year’s winner is paving the way for a fossil-free industry through the electrification of high-temperature processes.”

Sweden has long been a pioneer in the world for integrating sustainability into business. In fact, the Swedish government has set ambitious climate targets to become the first fossil-free welfare country with net-zero emissions by 2045. In this context of broad societal commitment to clean economic growth, Sweden’s steel producers have also long embraced environmental stewardship in their operations and as steelmaking is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally, this is positive news for manufacturers and the construction industry.