Another project to reduce our CO₂ emissions is taking shape: by gradually using biochar to replace fossil injection coal, we will in future balance the CO₂ emissions produced in the electric arc furnace.

We are a project partner of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences for the research project “ThlWertBioMobil” investigating suitable by-products from forestry for a pyrolysis process. . The first stage of the study was successfully completed and pyrolysis coals with a carbon content of > 85 % were produced. Currently, the implementation of a technical trial in our EAF is being examined under consideration of the economic boundary conditions.

We are taking the path to green steel production: by 2040, we want to produce steel in a climate-neutral way and be a CO₂-neutral company.