We reduced the CO2e in our steel production by up to 77%
SSAB Zero™ is our low-emission steel, based on recycled steel and powered by fossil-free electricity, biocoal, and biofuels. Now, with our newly published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) (February 2025), you get transparent, third-party-verified data on the environmental impact of SSAB Zero™.
By reducing CO2e emissions by up to 77% compared to SSAB’s traditional blast furnace production (for hot rolled steel), SSAB Zero™ helps lower the carbon footprint of your construction and manufacturing projects –without compromising on quality or performance.
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SSAB Zero™ compared to SSAB blast furnace steels
This chart shows the CO2e reductions of SSAB Zero™ steel versus traditional SSAB blast furnace steel (BF 2020). SSAB Zero™ cuts emissions by up to 77%, enabling more sustainable construction and manufacturing.
Wasn’t SSAB Zero™ supposed to be <0.05?
Both <0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel and 0.47 kg CO2e/kg steel are correct but measure different aspects:
- <0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel represents the emissions from SSAB’s own operations, where we have eliminated Scope 1 & 2 emissions following the process description documented by Trinity Consultants (based on applicable parts of standard ISO 14067). This reflects our commitment to fossil-free steel production.
- 0.47 kg CO2e/kg steel includes the entire cradle-to-gate carbon footprint, covering upstream raw materials and all production steps, as per EPD standards (ISO 14025 & EN 15804+A2).
Both figures are third-party verified by recognized institutions, ensuring transparency and credibility.
<0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel and 0.47 kg CO2e/kg steel
Webinar
Let’s dive into the results
Join us for an inspiring webinar, where we present the new EPDs that are now available for SSAB Zero™.
Topics we will go through during this webinar:
- What the new EPDs mean, including all values.
- How to read and use EPDs effectively.
- The latest updates on our fossil-free transformation.
- Examples from real life that show how SSAB Zero™ can be applied and what benefits it provides.
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This webinar is available in English and Swedish on the following dates:
Find your SSAB Zero™ grade
SSAB Zero™ is already available today for a number of steel grades and dimensions – and the list continuously grows. The SSAB Zero™ range includes steel grades for structural, wear, building, and most other general applications. They share descriptions with standard grades for easy conversion from your current steel.
Build More with Less CO2e
SSAB Zero™ is made of recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and biogas – resulting in steels with virtually no fossil carbon emissions. Companies are already using SSAB Zero™ to make products with the same high quality and performance as traditional steel. With this, our customers are able to accelerate their carbon emission reductions.
Lower the CO2e footprint of your next project.
Download SSAB Zero™ EPDs
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EPD: Cold rolled SSAB Zero™ steel sheets and coils
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EPD: Color coated with SSAB Zero™ steel sheets and coils
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EPD: Hot rolled SSAB Zero™ steel plates
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EPD: Hot rolled SSAB Zero™ steel sheets and coils
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EPD: Metal coated SSAB Zero™ steel sheets and coils
EPDs for our other products
We have EPDs for all SSAB products. SSAB EPDs are comprehensive, reporting values from the entire product life cycle, including all energy used in making the product as well as suppliers' emissions.