Zinq and ArcelorMittal Steligence: CO2-reduced steel products
Zinq and ArcelorMittal jointly drive solutions for a circular construction industry: The surface specialist Zinq and the steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal are launching a strategic partnership on CO₂-reduced and recyclable steel products for a circular construction industry.
At the heart of the partnership between Zinq and ArcelorMittal Steligence is the combination of ArcelorMittal's CO₂-reduced steel XCarb with Zinq's ecoZinq environmentally certified surface. The aim of the cooperation is to promote sustainable and recyclable building materials that comply with the principles of the circular economy. A key element of the partnership is the development of a digital circular product passport (DCPP) tailored to the requirements of the construction industry. The DCPP is intended to map the environmental impact of galvanized steel products transparently and comparably over their entire life cycle. The data is based on recognized standards and independent tests. Zinq had already carried out initial preparatory work and gained experience with a project in vehicle construction in 2024, among other things. With the DCPP, the partners not only want to improve the transparency of CO₂ emissions, but also create the basis for sustainable material decisions. In future, the product passport will be an important tool for establishing environmentally friendly products such as XCarb and ecoZinq on the market.
Zinq wants to transition to the circular economy
According to the companies, the combination of both materials combines several sustainability aspects: XCarb steel is made from recycled material using renewable energy. The ecoZinq surface is characterized by high durability and low maintenance costs and has a 43 percent reduced carbon footprint compared to conventional batch galvanizing. These values are achieved by using CO₂-reduced zinc materials and renewable energies, among other things. ecoZinq is also Cradle to Cradle-certified and can be returned to the material cycle. The first use of the new product combination is planned at the Zinq site in Ghent, Belgium, which is located in the immediate vicinity of an important ArcelorMittal plant. The first marketable components are to be manufactured there. The partnership is part of Zinq's "Planet Zinq" business model, which aims to develop circular markets. Strategic collaborations along the value chain play a central role in this. The companies see this as an important step towards implementing the goals of the EU Green Deal and supporting the transformation towards climate-neutral and resource-saving building materials.