Sustainability in Steel Production

Sustainability is a core part of how we source steel. The mills we work with publish detailed environmental data, invest in cleaner production technologies and operate certified environmental management systems. Our supply chain is built around electric arc furnace production, high recycled scrap content and continuous improvement in energy and resource efficiency.

This page summarises the sustainability work carried out by two of our key mills, BÖHLER and Villares Metals. Each mill provides transparent reporting and measurable progress, which allows customers to review their environmental performance directly.

BÖHLER

BÖHLER is part of the voestalpine Group and operates one of the most advanced electric arc furnace systems in the specialty steel sector. Their sustainability work is based on clear, measurable actions rather than broad statements.

Key Facts

  • BÖHLER produces specialty steels using electric arc furnaces, which significantly reduce CO₂ emissions compared to traditional blast‑furnace steelmaking.
  • A large share of BÖHLER’s steel is made from recycled scrap, reducing the need for virgin raw materials.
  • The mill uses closed‑loop water systems to limit water consumption and improve recycling.
  • Waste heat from production is recovered and reused within the plant to reduce energy demand.
  • Böhler holds ISO 14001 environmental certification.
  • The company publishes detailed sustainability data through voestalpine’s annual reporting.

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You can review BÖHLER’s full sustainability programme here: Böhler Sustainability

Villares Metals

Villares Metals is also part of the voestalpine Group and operates electric arc furnace technology with a strong focus on recycled materials and energy efficiency. Their sustainability reporting is clear, structured and aligned with group‑wide environmental targets.

Key Facts

  • Villares produces steel using electric arc furnaces, which allow for lower CO₂ emissions and high scrap input ratios.
  • The mill uses renewable electricity in several production stages.
  • Villares invests in process optimisation to reduce energy consumption per tonne of steel produced.
  • Water management systems are designed to minimise consumption and increase recycling.
  • The mill tracks material flows and reports improvements in waste reduction and scrap recovery.
  • Villares holds ISO 14001 environmental certification.

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