CO₂e-reduced steel tubes with a documented Product Carbon Footprint
Steel tubes are indispensable for many applications in industry, infrastructure, mechanical engineering, energy, and mobility. At the same time, the Product Carbon Footprint of steel products is becoming increasingly important for customers, supply chains, tenders, and reporting obligations.
Hoberg & Driesch offers selected steel tubes with a documented Product Carbon Footprint that is lower than that of defined reference products. Specific values, system boundaries, and supporting documentation vary depending on the product, manufacturer, and batch.
No claim is made regarding CO₂e neutrality or climate neutrality for the products. The decisive factor is the documented Product Carbon Footprint of the specific tube product.
- Reduced product carbon footprint (PCF)
- Wide availability
- Sustainable supply chains
- Long-term competitiveness
What is CO₂e-reduced steel?
CO₂e-reduced steel refers to steel products with greenhouse gas emissions that have been lowered compared to a defined baseline. Depending on the manufacturer and product, this reduction can be achieved through measures such as a higher scrap content, the use of electric arc furnaces, renewable energy, process optimizations, or – in the future – hydrogen-based processes.
The determining factor here is not a general environmental concept, but the specific and verifiable Product Carbon Footprint of the individual product.
Pathways to CO₂e reduction in steel production
The CO₂e emissions of a steel product depend significantly on the production route, the energy source used, the feedstock, the scrap content, the electricity mix, and the defined system boundaries. Possible approaches for reduction include:
- Use of electric arc furnaces, particularly in conjunction with low-emission electricity
- Higher proportion of steel scrap in the feedstock
- Use of renewable energy in specific production steps
- Process optimizations to reduce energy consumption
- Future adoption of hydrogen-based direct reduction processes
The impact of these measures on the product carbon footprint depends on the specific product and manufacturer and must be assessed based on the relevant PCF data.
Why the product carbon footprint matters
For many companies, knowing the CO₂e emissions associated with purchased materials is becoming increasingly important. This is particularly relevant for customer inquiries, tenders, Scope 3 assessments, sustainability reports, and supply chain requirements.
CO₂e-reduced steel tubes can help make product-related emissions more transparent and provide reliable data for internal and external reporting requirements.
Notes on PCF data and supporting documentation
The stated CO₂e values relate to the specific product or batch and may vary depending on the manufacturer, production route, dimensions, material, and supplying plant.
The PCF information is based on the manufacturer or supplier data available at the time. The underlying system boundaries, calculation methods, and basis for comparison may differ depending on the product and are specified on a case-by-case basis.
Therefore, it is not possible to make a general statement regarding the environmental impact of all steel tubes. The specific PCF data for the individual product are the decisive factor.
What are the advantages of CO₂e-reduced steel?
The use of CO₂e-reduced steel has numerous benefits, both for the environment and for companies and consumers:
- Climate protection: the drastic reduction in CO₂ emissions contributes to achieving global climate targets.
- Compliance with new regulatory requirements: With CO₂e-reduced steel products, you meet growing requirements regarding lower CO₂e emissions.
- Competitive advantage: CO₂e-reduced products are in increasing demand and offer your company the opportunity to position itself as a pioneer in climate protection.
- Conservation of resources: More efficient production methods and recycling reduce the consumption of natural resources.
- Long-term competitiveness: By adapting to stricter environmental regulations, you can secure your company's long-term market position in the future.
CO₂e-reduced steel tubes from Hoberg & Driesch
Hoberg & Driesch offers selected steel tubes with a reduced product carbon footprint. Availability depends on the product group, dimensions, material, supplying plant, and batch.
Upon request, we provide available PCF information and assist in interpreting the underlying data, particularly regarding:
- Reference unit (e.g., kg CO₂e per kg or tonne of steel tube)
- System boundary (e.g., cradle-to-gate)
- Underlying calculation methodology
- Basis of comparison with conventional products
- Type and scope of available documentation
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the CO₂e reductions are not based on offsetting outside the value chain. Selected product ranges
- Heavy-wall and standard-wall tubes with a reduced CO₂e footprint
- Seamless cold-drawn precision steel tubes with a reduced CO₂e footprint
- Seamless hydraulic and pneumatic line tubes with a reduced CO₂e footprint
We would be happy to check specific availability and PCF values upon request.
Heavy wall tubes / Standard wall tubes
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Seamless precision steel tubes
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Seamless hydraulic and pneumatic conduits
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