Answers to your questions about Green Steel

From production to the benefits for your company

Sustainability is a central component of our work at WOLF. With Green Steel, we offer an innovative solution to reduce the carbon footprint of our products and contribute to a more climate-friendly future. In this FAQ we answer the most important questions about Green Steel, its production, advantages and possible applications.

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Green Steel in Air Handling units

WOLF is now integrating CO2-reduced steel from ArcelorMittal, one of the world's leading steel manufacturers, into its galvanised steel components. ArcelorMittal's XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel is available as an option for the majority of the WOLF air handling product range. This steel is recycled from old steel in an electric arc furnace at ArcelorMittal's plant in Sestao, Spain – a particularly sustainable form of steel production.

 

The steel consists of at least 75% recycled material and is produced exclusively with electricity from 100% renewable energy. The hot-dip galvanised steel used for WOLF therefore has a CO₂e footprint of only 877 kg per tonne – compared to 2,570 kg for conventionally produced steel. These values are based on environmental product declarations (EPDs) based on life cycle analyses in accordance with EN 15804 and ISO 14025.

 

During the planning phase, the ‘Green Steel’ option can be selected in the WOLF AHU configurator for most ventilation units – including the KG Top series. The technical data sheet shows both the CO₂e content of the material used and the specific savings achieved over a period of 25 years.

Frequently asked questions about Green Steel (GS)

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Environmental Product Declaration - - XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Hot Dip Galvanised steel coils with zinc coating

Environmental Product Declaration - - Hot Dip Galvanised steel coils with zinc coating

CO₂ footprint with conventional steel

CO₂ footprint with Green Steel

We take responsibility

For WOLF, sustainability means much more than just the continuously increasing use of green steel. We focus on climate-friendly solutions along the entire value chain - from the use of green electricity at our sites to the promotion of innovative technologies such as natural refrigerants and energy-efficient ventilation systems. We are also working tirelessly to expand our use of CO2e-optimised materials in order to further reduce our carbon footprint.

 

However, responsibility does not end with products and their manufacture. Our sustainability strategy also includes the integration of electric vehicles into our fleet and the promotion of biodiversity on our factory premises. Find out more about our commitment to a sustainable and liveable future on our sustainability page.