The coil of the Klöckner brand Nexigen® for CO2-reduced products and services has a carbon footprint that is around 90% lower than that of conventional stainless steel. This places it in the “Pro” category of Klöckner & Co’s specifically developed Nexigen® product categorization for CO2-reduced stainless steel. This means that the emissions per metric ton of stainless steel from raw material extraction to production and delivery are less than 700 kg of CO2 (taking Scope 1 to Scope 3 into account). GEA also receives a Product Carbon Footprint Declaration with the delivery. It determines the exact emissions per kilogram that were generated from the resource extraction and production to processing and transportation to the plant gate (Cradle to Customer Entry Gate).
GEA is pursuing the implementation of its 2040 climate plan with the goal of reaching net zero by using “green” stainless steel, among other things. The collaboration with Klöckner & Co is expected to be expanded over the coming years.
Guido Kerkhoff, CEO of Klöckner & Co: “With our Nexigen® umbrella brand, we are mainly pursuing one goal: we want to help our customers make their supply chains greener. Therefore, we are really excited that GEA, our long-standing partner, has chosen Klöckner & Co for its first supply of CO2-reduced stainless steel.”
“Our suppliers play a crucial role in achieving our climate goals,” says Johannes Giloth, Member of the Management Board and COO of GEA. “Sustainable procurement is indispensable here. That is why we work closely with our partners to jointly develop and offer resource-saving solutions. Therefore, we are delighted about the successful implementation of this project with Klöckner & Co.”
