Environment

voestalpine is an environmental pioneer and environmental protection is an integral part of our corporate philosophy. With our products and processes, we implement measures in the areas of environmental technology, environmental management and recycling worldwide.

How sustainability indices and ratings make our commitment quantifiable

As the voestalpine Group, we have once again been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index. Our inclusion in this prestigious sustainability index and our rankings in various sustainability ratings not only confirm our environmental and social commitment; they also serve as important decision-making tools for investors.

22 Jun, 2026

Sustainable: Solar power for machines, shelves, rails and all kinds of vehicles

All four voestalpine divisions are based in Lower Austria and rely on solar energy to manufacture a wide range of steel products for rail, water and aviation, solar power plants, punching and industrial knives, machine components, energy industry components and much more. The largest photovoltaic system at our Austrian sites is currently located in Krems […]

09 Oct, 2025

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Sustainable: voestalpine and hydropower

Hydropower is an established method of sustainably generating electricity. As the backbone of green power generation, one sixth of global electricity supplies are generated using hydropower. We are strong supporter of hydropower.

30 Jan, 2024

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Construction Progress Making a Difference: greentec steel in Donawitz is Growing According to Plan

Our site in Donawitz is changing—and with it, the future of steel production. Starting in 2027, the new electric arc furnace (EAF) will produce 850,000 tons of CO2-reduced steel per year. Construction of the green-power-driven EAF is proceeding according to plan—visibly, measurably, and on an impressive scale.

30 Apr, 2026

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Hy4Smelt & H2FUTURE: Two milestones for green steel production

With Hy4Smelt and H2FUTURE, we are consistently continuing the transformation to green steel production. Both projects demonstrate how innovation and partnership are paving the way to net-zero CO2emissions.

28 Jan, 2026

A look behind the scenes of the future world of work in green steel production – an Eldorado for AI systems engineers, engineers for AI systems, and data engineers.

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greentec steel: green AND smart steel production

Cars, machines, trains, and so much more: if we have our way, all these everyday items will be made from green steel in the future – from greentec steel. The new steel production process, which uses green electricity and a high proportion of scrap, will not only be clean and climate-conscious. It will also be […]

14 Nov, 2025

Environment

How sustainability indices and ratings make our commitment quantifiable

Sustainable: Solar power for machines, shelves, rails and all kinds of vehicles

Sustainable: voestalpine and hydropower

greentec steel

Construction Progress Making a Difference: greentec steel in Donawitz is Growing According to Plan

Hy4Smelt & H2FUTURE: Two milestones for green steel production

greentec steel: green AND smart steel production

How sustainability indices and ratings make our commitment quantifiable

Sustainable: Solar power for machines, shelves, rails and all kinds of vehicles

Sustainable: voestalpine and hydropower

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