SSAB and Parmaco have entered a fossil-free steel partnership, with the an ambition to construct the world’s first concept building made entirely of fossil-free steel in 2025. In this project, Parmaco plans to use pilot deliveries of fossil-free steel, developed with the HYBRIT® technology, throughout the entire structure. This would mark the first time that all steel components in a building are made using SSAB’s fossil-free steel.
“Our collaboration with Parmaco represents an exciting opportunity to showcase the potential of fossil-free steel in the construction industry,” says Olavi Huhtala, EVP and Head of SSAB Europe. “With the HYBRIT® technology, we address one of the key challenges of traditional steelmaking by largely eliminating fossil carbon emissions from the production process. Together with partners like Parmaco, we can reduce the climate impact of building materials and demonstrate what is already possible today.”
Parmaco expects to begin construction in early 2025, with completion later that year. The building is intended to serve as a model for future sustainable construction projects worldwide, showing that it is possible to meet growing urban development demands without exacerbating climate change.
“We are thrilled to partner with SSAB on this pioneering project,” says Jukka Joutsenkoski, CEO of Parmaco. “At Parmaco, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction. We have the technology ready and soon we will have the right material. Using SSAB’s fossil-free steel in our Fixcel technology is a natural progression in our mission to create environmentally responsible buildings without compromising on quality or durability.”
