Green steel and beyond
More than 60 million tons CO2 equivalent are emitted by the German steel industry alone each year. What options are there to make processes significantly more resource-efficient?
Green Steel is the topic of the hour. But why is it important?
Did you know that May 5th marks Germany’s Overshoot Day? This means that from January 1st until May 5th, German residents have consumed as many natural resources per person as the planet can renew for an entire year. These dates are calculated by the Footprint Data Foundation, York University, and the Global Footprint Network.
How to delay Overshoot Day?
A postponement of Overshoot Day is achievable if we take action to redesign our infrastructure, make industrial processes significantly more resource-efficient, decarbonize energy systems, and enhance CO2 sequestration.
Decarbonizing the economy: The key to climate action
The most effective way to combat climate change is by decarbonizing the economy. This would not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also improve the balance between our Ecological Footprint and the planet’s renewable resources.
One major contributor to CO2 emissions is the German steel industry, which emits over 60 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually. A significant portion of these emissions originates from coke production and hot metal production in blast furnaces. To address this issue, numerous large-scale industry decarbonization projects have been launched across Europe, making Green Steel a key focus of sustainable industrial transformation.
Enhancing efficiency in steel production
Due to variations in industrial systems, the exact emission impact of ancillary facilities remains uncertain. However, one undeniable fact is that these facilities contribute significantly to CO2 emissions.
This is where our solutions come into play. By improving operational efficiency, we help optimize smelting, casting, and hot rolling processes while reducing yield losses. Our innovations support a more sustainable and resource-efficient steel production process.
mecorad’s contribution to a greener future
At mecorad, we are committed to advancing sustainable steel production through innovative solutions that enable smoother, more efficient operations. By leveraging precision measurement technologies and smart process optimizations, we contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Together, we can push the Overshoot Day further into the year and pave the way for a truly sustainable industrial sector.
