Offshore wind steel fabricator Smulders has made a commitment to use, procure or specify 100% net zero steel by 2050.
Smulders made the commitment upon joining SteelZero.
“By committing to use 100% net zero steel by 2050, we are signalling the growing demand for net zero steel,” Smulders stated.
Smulders joins 12 other SteelZero members, including Orsted, which are driving the decarbonisation of the steel industry in the construction and property and renewable energy sectors.
The SteelZero programme was launched in December 2020.
Mike Peirce, director of corporate partnerships of the Climate Group, said: “By pledging to use 100% net zero steel by 2050, these companies are signalling to the market that demand is growing, and are bringing us one step closer to net zero steel being available for use in property developments and offshore wind farms.”
Raf Iemants, managing director of Smulders, said: “Over the past years, this combination has evolved into a strong engagement towards carbon footprint reduction, not only focusing on our own emissions but also willing to involve our supply chain partners.
“Therefore, Smulders is proud to join the SteelZero initiative and consequently contributing to evolving carbon neutrality within the steel industry and offshore wind sector.”