Aperam is a world leader in the production of stainless steels, electrical steels and special steels. Present in more than 40 countries, the group has a production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Europe and Brazil.
Thanks to the integration of its Recycling & Renewables division, Aperam is now the only stainless steel producer capable of recycling large volumes of scrap while maintaining consistent quality. This unique positioning enables Aperam to play a central role in the transition to a circular economy, by producing stainless steels with a low carbon footprint (scope 1+2+3).
For an even greater carbon footprint reduction, the Aperam infinite™ range embodies this ambition: up to 85% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to the industry average thanks to production containing up to 98% recycled materials.
Aperam stainless steels are used in numerous building applications such as exterior envelopes (roofing, facades, gutters and accessories), street furniture, sculptures or even decoration and swimming pools. Numerous aspects and surface treatments are available to meet a wide range of requirements.
The heart of the Philharmonie is clad in a braid of Aperam stainless steel sheets. Recyclable, durable and low-carbon, it combines high standards with environmental performance. Uginox Bright finish.
In Europe, stainless steels are produced using electric furnaces and recycled scrap (on average 85% for the standard offer, and up to 98% for the low-carbon offer, Aperam infinite.
Production from recycled materials drastically reduces CO2 emissions, thanks to the low addition of ferro-alloys, which has an impact on scope 3.
The carbon footprint of our products is shared in EPDs (2tC02e/t for type 304 stainless steel, to be compared with a value of 4 to 10tC02e/t depending on origin and production route.
This footprint goes down to 1tC02e/t with the Aperam infinite range, which we supply to various sectors including the building industry.
These products contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
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