Low Carbon Steel

Low Carbon Steel

Reducing carbon emissions in the steel industry is a pivotal measure in combating climate change, given that steel production stands as one of the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally.

Over the past decade, the reinforcing bar industry has made significant strides, notably slashing GWP A1 – A3 CO2e figures. There has been a concerted effort to address climate change head-on.

Various strategies have been employed to develop steelmaking processes with reduced carbon emissions:

1. Electric arc production:

Electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, which uses electricity to melt scrap steel and create new steel products, stands out. Unlike the blast furnace method, EAFs forego reliance on coke and coal, resulting in substantially lower carbon emissions. Moreover, EAFs can harness renewable energy sources like wind or solar power, further mitigating their carbon footprint.

2. Renewable energy integration:

EAF steelmaking facilitates the adoption of renewable energy sources by steel mills, making a significant contribution to carbon emission reduction.

3. Circular economy principles:

Embracing the circular economy model is paramount. This economic paradigm strives to maximise resource utilisation, minimise waste, and foster sustainability by prolonging the use of products, materials, and resources. It deviates from the traditional linear approach of “take-make-dispose.”

4. Energy efficiency enhancements:

Advancements in energy efficiency within steel production processes have played a crucial role in reducing overall carbon emissions. Technologies like heat recovery systems, enhanced process control, and optimised material handling contribute to decreased energy consumption and a lower carbon intensity in steel production.

5. Adherence to sustainability standards:

Compliance with sustainability frameworks outlined in various global standards has facilitated the integration of sustainable practices at all levels of business operations.

Capital Reinforcing, in collaboration with our supply chain, can offer a reduced carbon reinforcing bar product, verified by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

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Our Sustainability Policies

At Capital Reinforcing we are committed to being responsible, not only in how we treat our customers, but in both environmental management and how we contribute to the wider community and the world around us. It is important to our employees to work for a socially responsible organisation that puts their health, safety and welfare first. We recognise that our activities as a firm have an impact on our communities. We are committed to not only managing that impact but also using the resources we have in making a real and sustainable difference.

Capital Reinforcing demonstrates our commitment to producing Sustainable reinforcing steel by operating to the requirements of CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme (SCS) alongside BES6001 to which we are accredited. This management system is run in conjunction with ISO14001:2015, ISO45001: 2017 & ISO9001:2015 to give an all-round sustainable approach to how we operate.

Frequently Asked Questions

We supply high-quality CARES certified reinforcement bar produced to BS4449:2005 and reinforcement mesh products produced to BS4483:2005, designed for use in construction and infrastructure projects. Our range includes deformed and plain rebars in various grades and sizes, as well as standard and custom reinforcement mesh for enhanced structural support.

Our steel reinforcement products undergo rigorous quality control procedures. We source our raw materials from certified suppliers and each batch is tested for tensile strength, ductility, and chemical composition. Additionally, we comply with international standards such as ASTM, BS, and ISO.

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