Climate change is an existential threat to the world. With rising carbon dioxide emissions at the heart of this threat, European Union has committed to creating a climate-neutral society by 2050, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. One of the keyways in which industries can support these climate goals is by reducing the levels of carbon they emit. Therefore, Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels, special alloys, has decided to implement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and will be one of the first companies to provide product-specific carbon footprint for rock drill steel products for the mining industry. Each product will have a third-party verified carbon footprint.
“The third-party review is very important as it shows that the result is reliable and that calculations have been made according to standard. This is in line with our strategy to provide the market with sustainable products and solutions. Sandvik Rock Tools leads the way in transitioning to a more sustainable business within our industry by acting as an innovative business partner that delivers sustainable values for all stakeholders, says Boel Schylander, Vice President Sustainability at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions”
“We are pleased to tell that we can now support Sandvik Rock Tools with a product-specific carbon footprint. By collaborating with our customers and implementing sustainable solutions, we can all contribute to making greener choices for the industry. Sustainability is of crucial importance for the society around us as well as for our customers and LCA will be important for businesses in the future. The next step for Alleima is to expand this approach across the entire production chain, verifying downstream products in the production flow”, says Mattias Eriksson, Global Product Manager for Rock Drill Steel products at Alleima.
