Innovation for Sustainable Steel
Our research and development activities focus on technological innovations that support the shift to low-carbon metallurgy. We respond to the urgent challenges of climate change, evolving EU legislation, and the growing global demand for sustainably produced steel.
Key Research Areas
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using CCS/CCU, hydrogen-based reduction (H₂-DRI), electrolytic ironmaking, and optimized BF-BOF processes
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into high-value products (DRI, HBI) through beneficiation technologies that increase Fe content and reduce SiO₂
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modeling investment needs and CO₂ reduction scenarios up to 95%
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and lab testing of reduction processes in inert atmospheres for low-emission applications
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aligned with EU regulations including:
◦ Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
◦ Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
◦ Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
Collaboration & Impact
We work closely with academic institutions and industrial partners to develop sustainable, competitive solutions that transform metallurgical operations.
Through these efforts, SBE actively contributes to building a climate-neutral industrial future in the region.
Our research teams collaborate with academic and industrial partners to develop sustainable solutions that enable the transformation of metallurgical operations without compromising competitiveness. Through these efforts, STEEL BUSINESS EUROPE actively contributes to building a climate-neutral industrial future in the region.
