Carbon-neutral steel for the production of motor vehicle modules at Craemer
German company Craemer has entered into an agreement with Italian steelmaker Acciaieria Arvedi to acquire low-emission steel for Craemer’s components production.
The company plans to utilise Arvedi’s carbon-neutral certified “ARVzero” steel, which is made from high-quality scrap. This is produced in an electric arc furnace utilising sustainable energy sources, Kallanish learns from an Arvedi spokesperson.
Craemer is working towards establishing an eco-friendly supply chain. ARVzero steel is sustainable due to its production process utilising Arvedi-ESP-Technology and electric arc furnaces. This results in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and the use of certified renewable energy.
The collaboration for the supply of sustainable steel began with the signing of a cooperation agreement in June. According to Craemer, “ARVzero steel can be used at all Craemer sites with metal-processing facilities … We can cover an important part of our demand for steel at the Herzebrock-Clarholz and Attendorn sites in Germany and at the Liptovský Mikuláš site in Slovakia.”
Arvedi is securing multiple contracts for its environmentally-friendly steel. Gestamp, a Spanish component maker, recently revealed its decision to utilise Arvedi’s low-emission steel for its components production. As per Gestamp, the collaboration with Acciaieria Arvedi represents another stride towards implementing a circular economy within the company’s overall business approach.
Last year, Arvedi obtained the carbon neutrality certificate for its Cremona plant. This was after drastically reducing scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by investing in a new EAF supplied by Tenova, and cutting the use of pig iron and other polluting raw materials.
The first carbon neutral certificate for Arvedi’s coils was issued for a large contract with Mercedes Benz that started in 2023.
Chief executive Mario Caldonazzo revealed last year the steelmaker has received demand for carbon-neutral steel and is in talks with other automakers.
Natalia Capra France