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Update #20 | Sustainability News from ClarkDietrich, ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel

In this report, learn how ClarkDietrich balances sustainability with maintaining a resilient supply chain, U.S. Steel’s release of a sustainability report and ArcelorMittal’s recognition as a steel sustainability champion.

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BuildSteel is tracking the sustainability initiatives of Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) members and their partners. Here is some recent sustainability news related to the cold-formed steel (CFS) framing industry.

ClarkDietrich Says Sustainability Requires Balance

ClarkDietrich, a CFS manufacturer and SFIA member, is exploring ways to embed sustainability into every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from sourcing and manufacturing to distribution and end-of-life solutions, while also helping to keep the supply chain healthy and resilient. 

“Sustainability is not a one-size-fits-all approach, nor is it a one-and-done quick fix,” says a recent ClarkDietrich blog post entitled, “The Great Balancing Act: How Diverse Supply Chains Can Support Sustainability.” “It requires continuous innovation, a relentless focus on resource efficiency and a fundamental shift in mindset.”

In this video, Adam Shoemaker, ClarkDietrich corporate sustainability manager, discusses the ClarkDietrich’s continued commitment to sustainability.

A significant step ClarkDietrich has taken is supplying low embodied carbon CFS products with a third-party certified environmental product declaration. These products, sourced from electric arc furnace mills, reduce embodied carbon by 30%. 

While EAF mills offer significant benefits, basic oxygen furnace mills are still essential due to the limited availability of recycled steel to meet market demand.

“Maintaining diverse supplier sources by incorporating both EAF and BOF mills into our supply chain provides numerous benefits for Earth, its inhabitants and long-term financial viability for all stakeholders,” ClarkDietrich says.

Read the full blog post.

U.S. Steel’s New Sustainability Report Emphasizes Progress

United States Steel Corporation, a steel producer and member of SFIA, announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report, “The Future of Steel.” 

The report highlights:

  • Visionary solutions that benefit all stakeholders
  • Strategic plans, including investments and progress in reducing its carbon footprint
  • An update on achieving its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (scopes 1 and 2)
  • Partnerships with energy and technology companies, government agencies, nonprofits and universities to reduce emissions and develop carbon capture utilization projects
United States Steel Corporation 2023 Sustainability Report

United States Steel Corporation released its 2023 Sustainability Report, “The Future of Steel.”

“Our team is constantly developing and improving innovative steel products,” said U.S. Steel senior vice president of sustainability and chief technology officer, Christian Gianni. “The report not only highlights our efforts but underscores how well positioned we are to continue this important work.”

Read the full press release. 

ArcelorMittal Is Named ‘Steel Sustainability Champion’

ArcelorMittal (its standalone subsidiary ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an SFIA member) was recognized as a Steel Sustainability Champion, by the World Steel Association, for its work in 2023.

Since 2016,  the Steel Sustainability Champions Program commends worldsteel members that demonstrate their commitment and action to sustainable development through their involvement in worldsteel sustainability activities.

 

To qualify, company’s must:

  • Sign the worldsteel sustainability charter and provide evidence of meeting the 20 criteria covering the fields of environment, social, governance and economics
  • Provide life cycle inventory data to worldsteel’s data collection program, covering more than 60% of the company’s crude steel production
  • Be shortlisted in one of the 6 categories of the worldsteel Steelie Awards or be recognized in the worldsteel safety and health recognition Program

ArcelorMittal was presented with a certificate at worldsteel’s April Special General Meeting of the Board of Members.

Read the full press release.

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