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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. 

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. 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 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.

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. 

Expand your knowledge 

Explore our webinars where we provide insights and answer frequently asked questions on how you can benefit from using SSAB’s steels with lower CO₂ emissions. All webinars are free and available on-demand.