SSAB is revolutionizing steelmaking with two unique steels with virtually zero fossil carbon emission – paving the way for a greener future.
The first commercial steel of its kind
SSAB Zero™ is made using recycled steel and fossil-free energy – resulting in steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions. It’s the first commercial steel of its kind, available in a number of grades and dimensions.
Timeline
SSAB is one of the world’s most carbon emission-efficient steel companies. We are aiming to build a fossil-free value chain – a competitive advantage for us and our customers. Step by step towards a greener future.
The world needs steel from both sources
Steel is the backbone of society. Both iron sources – iron ore and recycled scrap - are needed in order to meet future demand.
Fossil-free steel and HYBRIT® technology
In 2021, SSAB produced the world’s first fossil-free steel as a proof of concept using HYBRIT® technology. The revolutionary steelmaking technology using hydrogen reduced sponge iron, removes the primary source of CO2 emissions with water as by-product , instead of CO2. Since then, a number of pilot deliveries have been made to customers in different industries. The steel has the same high quality and properties as traditional steel, but less impact on the planet.
When available in commercial volumes, the fossil carbon emissions in SSAB’s production of SSAB Fossil-free™ steel are targeted to be less than 0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel in Scope 1, 2 and for iron ore upstream Scope 3, of the GHG Protocol.
How SSAB is changing the game with sustainable steel production
If you think sustainable steel production sounds like a contradiction in terms, you probably have a point. Or, at least, you would have had before the launch of fossil-free steel. Get to know SSAB fossil-free steel and why it is introduced now.
Top six reasons for your business to switch to fossil-free steel
Fossil-free steel has the same characteristics as traditional steel. You won’t notice any difference, but the planet will.
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How is fossil-free steel made?
For thousands of years, steel has been made using coal to remove oxygen from iron ore, emitting vast amounts of CO2 in the process. But now, SSAB is set to revolutionize the industry with HYBRIT® technology, using hydrogen instead of coal in the ore reduction process, and emitting water instead of CO2.
Get to know our partners and explore their future products with less climate impact
Creating a more sustainable world demands team work. Choosing the right steel is an important factor in reaching climate goals. Read about some of our partners’ ambitions when developing their products for the future.
Get more insights about fossil-free steel
Curious to take a step further and learn more about fossil-free steel? Get more in-depth knowledge about the development and the impact of the world around us.
First mover initatives
Learn about some of our partners’ ambitions, plans and first products made with pilot deliveries of fossil-free steel.
More sustainable forestry with fossil-free steel
Ponsse, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of forestry machinery, is using pilot deliveries of fossil-free steel in one of its best-selling forwarder’s load space. The results so far suggest the steel has the potential to help Ponsse – and its customers – reduce their climate impact.
The future is here – the world’s first vehicle made with fossil-free steel
In a world-first, Volvo Group has unveiled the first vehicle made of SSAB’s fossil-free steel. A load carrier for use in mining and quarrying represents the first leg of the journey towards a decarbonized future.
Breaking new ground in sustainable mining
Epiroc has developed the world’s first underground mining truck with a dump box made from fossil-free steel.
What is SSAB’s main objective for developing emission-free steel?
The steel industry is currently one of the highest carbon emitters, accounting for 7% of all emissions globally. While SSAB is already one of the world’s most efficient steelmakers, we know that the industry still has a long way to go. Our objective is to lead the steel industry to a decarbonized future.
Why should I buy steel made with no carbon emissions?
An investment in steel without carbon emissions adds value to your business by eliminating the carbon footprint in the steel part of your value chain. Apart from a large end-customer demand, it enables the SSAB's customers to become forerunners and take the leading position within their industries, offering products of superior quality and with a very low carbon footprint.
What is the difference between SSAB Zero™, SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and standard steel?
Both SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™, are steels with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions in SSAB operations. SSAB Zero™ is based on scrap. SSAB Fossil-free™ steel will be based on iron-ore produced without fossil emissions, using HYBRIT® technology. Independent of the raw material, to our knowledge, SSAB will have the lowest emission steel offering. SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™ steel will have the quality and properties.
How can I find out more about SSAB’s emission-free steel?
If you cannot find the information you are looking for here, please contact us here. Or get in touch with your SSAB sales contact directly.
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Press releases about emission-free steels
Dec
19
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SSAB receives environmental permit to transform steel plant in Luleå
SSAB has received the necessary permit from the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå to build and operate a mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, that will replace the current steel plant. The permit will enable a technology shift that will have significant positive effects on the environment and the climate. It will also allow SSAB to meet the high demand for our unique steels and to strengthen our future competitiveness.
Dec
5
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SSAB and Snop start strategic partnership in fossil-free steel for automotive components
SSAB and Snop have entered into a long-term partnership for future deliveries of fossil-free steel. The partnership will help Snop to reduce the CO2 footprint of its products and to meet its target to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.
Dec
5
Regulatory press releases
SSAB is awarded financing from EU and Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth
SSAB is granted SEK 1.45 billion in the framework of the Just Transition Fund, an EU fund that in Sweden includes support to the transition of the steel industry in Norrbotten. The funding will contribute to the transformation to fossil-free steel production of SSAB’s operations in Luleå, a technology shift that will significantly reduce Sweden’s carbon dioxide emissions.