Multinational steel manufacturing corporation ArcelorMittal has announced a new deal with GM to supply the Detroit-based automaker with carbon neutral steel.
Dubbed XCarb recycled and renewably produced (RRP) steel, ArcelorMittal claims that this steel offers significantly reduced CO2 emissions as compared to other sources in North America. Containing a minimum of 70 percent scrap, and up to 90 percent scrap, XCarb RRP steel notably does not use carbon offsets to reach the desired level of reduced carbon intensity.
“This is a terrific first step in supplying steel with substantially lower CO2 emissions to automakers in North America,” ArcelorMittal CMO Peter Leblanc was quoted as saying. “As a global leader in the steel industry, we are making smarter steels for people and planet, and XCarb™ RRP is one of the smartest steels around. It is not the result of clever accounting or offsets – it is steel with physically lower CO2 emissions, which will help drive the achievement of ArcelorMittal’s goal to be carbon neutral. We are proud to join GM in their march toward a zero emissions future.”
It’s worth noting that the carbon neutrality of this steel has been independently verified with an accompanying Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that includes Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Furthermore, a confirmation letter verifies that the electricity used in the steelmaking process is also from renewable sources.
“This agreement provides another example of how we are innovating with our suppliers to reduce emissions throughout the supply chain,” GM Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice President Jeff Morrison was quoted as saying. “It also highlights how strong supplier relationships can help build a better, more sustainable future.”
With shipments currently expected to begin during Q2 2023, materials will be supplied from ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Unless it is higher quality (which is unnecessary for fenders) then steel is steel, if GM paid one penny more for this then I consider it irresponsible. GM’s supply chain should be committed to sourcing the most cost effective inputs legally available that meet quality standards. This is pure virtue signaling and shouldn’t be tolerated. Vehicles already cost too much.
Well, if you consider it irresponsible, then it that’s what it must be. Although, one might argue your view is a tad short-sighted….
I remember when GM said something like they were going paperless.
What’s a joke. We went thru more paper then ever and generated endless dumpsters of paper trash.
The problem with recycled steel is the impurities in it that cannot be easily removed ! theres aluminum – magnesium – steel from more recycled steel etc… ! My fathers 1979 honda accord didnt last 5 years of northwest indiana weather before it was a total loss due to rust !
I suspect your Honda rust issues was a result Honda’s pre-treating of their car bodies. Note how much better Toyota bodies resist rust. I owned a 1987 Prelude for 35 years and washed&waxed it religiosly and after 15 yrs. rust produced a hole from the backside directly under the center(bottom) of the rear window.
Cold rolled high carbon steel is the best steel for tough, long lasting stampings. Hot rolled, low carbon steel containing 70 to 90% scrap is the weakest, least quality steel for stampings. So we have vehicles now eliminating high carbon durable and long lasting gray iron for engine blocks and heads replaced with aluminum and body stampings replaced with low carbon scrap steel. This totally goes against sustainability and quality values. ???
Recycling is always a bad idea. We need to take over other countries if they refuse to sell virgin materials at a fair price.
What about using United State’s produced steel?