This marks a significant milestone, as Rheinmetall becomes the first defense equipment manufacturer to adopt decarbonized steel in its production – paving the way for a new generation of sustainable products.
Rheinmetall is a leading global systems supplier in the defense sector and a key innovator in civilian technologies. The collaboration will begin with deliveries of SSAB Zero™, with volumes increasing over time. Future deliveries will also include SSAB Fossil-free™ steel produced using HYBRIT® technology.
“This is great news and a strong signal from both companies. Together, we’re committed to meet the demand for CO2 reductions from both producers and customers,” says Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels.
SSAB ZeroTM and SSAB Fossil-freeTM steel
SSAB is revolutionizing steelmaking with two unique decarbonized steels – paving the way for a greener future.
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.
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 selected partners in different industries.
