What is SSAB Zero™ steel?

SSAB Zero™ is steel made using recycled steel (scrap) and fossil-free energy. It has virtually zero fossil emissions during steel production, without mass balancing or allocation of emission reductions or carbon emission offsetting. It is our way to produce our existing steel grades and products with significantly lower carbon footprint, while maintaining the same premium quality, properties and dimensions

How is SSAB Zero™ steel produced?

The first step in making SSAB Zero™ is to feed the electric arc furnace (EAF) with scrap. Heat is generated from an electric arc between electrodes. Oxygen is blown into the furnace, and lime and slag formers are added to combine with the impurities and form slag. Molten steel is extracted and poured out via a tapping spout. Across the entire process, only fossil-free electricity and fuels will be used – resulting in SSAB Zero™ steel as the end-product.

Is SSAB Zero™ steel commercially available?

SSAB launched SSAB Zero™ in March 2023. SSAB Zero™ is available in many of SSAB’s products today, and the list of grades and dimensions grows continuously. Your sales contact will be able to advise more specifically about your business needs. Find your SSAB Zero™ grades and dimensions here

As a customer, what are the advantages and disadvantages of SSAB Zero™ steel?

The primary advantage of SSAB Zero™ is that it is a steel that has created zero fossil carbon emissions in SSAB’s own operations. This means that you and your end-users become part of a low-emission value-chain. The only disadvantage of SSAB Zero™ steel is that start-up production costs are higher, making it more expensive to produce and so it has a higher price.

How can I find out more about SSAB Zero™ steel?

If you can not find the information you are looking for here, please contact us here . Or get in touch with your SSAB sales contact directly.

Enabling sustainable performance

SSAB Zero™ is the first commercial steel of its kind. By using recycled steel and fossil-free energy, the fossil carbon emissions are virtually zero, without compromising on performance or quality.

The fossil carbon emissions in SSAB’s production of SSAB Zero™ are less than 0.05 kg CO₂e/kg steel in Scope 1 and 2 of the GHG Protocol.

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First U.S. sales of SSAB Zero™ steel used in GE Vernova Onshore Wind Towers

Forging a sustainable future

Steel is the backbone of society. Both iron sources – iron ore and recycled scrap – are needed in order to meet future demand.

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The fossil carbon emissions in SSAB’s production of SSAB Zero™ are less than 0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel in Scope 1 and 2 of the GHG Protocol.