Salzgitter and Mercedes-Benz Collaborate on Low-CO₂ Steel for Automotive Production

Salzgitter Flachstahl currently supplies Mercedes-Benz with low-CO₂ steel, reducing emissions by over 66% for components in models like the C-Class and E-Class. The long-term initiative, SALCOS® (Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking), aims to transition to hydrogen-based direct reduction methods, significantly lowering emissions compared to traditional processes.

Existing electric arc furnaces using 100% scrap also minimize emissions to one quarter of conventional blast furnace methods, verified by TÜV SÜD's VERIsteel certification. This collaboration establishes a benchmark for decarbonizing industrial supply chains, essential for the automotive industry's sustainability goals.