Alleima releases carbon footprint data to Sandvik Rock Tools

Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels, special alloys, has decided to implement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and will be one of the first companies to provide product-specific carbon footprint for rock drill steel products for the mining industry. Each product will have a third-party verified carbon footprint. 

“The third-party review is very important as it shows that the result is reliable and that calculations have been made according to standard. This is in line with our strategy to provide the market with sustainable products and solutions. Sandvik Rock Tools leads the way in transitioning to a more sustainable business within our industry by acting as an innovative business partner that delivers sustainable values for all stakeholders,” says Boel Schylander, Vice President Sustainability at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.

“We are pleased to tell that we can now support Sandvik Rock Tools with a product-specific carbon footprint. By collaborating with our customers and implementing sustainable solutions, we can all contribute to making greener choices for the industry. Sustainability is of crucial importance for the society around us as well as for our customers and LCA will be important for businesses in the future. The next step for Alleima is to expand this approach across the entire production chain, verifying downstream products in the production flow”, says Mattias Eriksson, Global Product Manager for Rock Drill Steel products at Alleima.

Rock drill steel (RDS) products from Alleima have a low carbon footprint. Alleima has significantly reduced carbon emissions through efficient processes, the use of fossil-free electricity, and dedicated investments such as switching to fossil-free fuels for heat treatment. Alleima products have a high scrap content, reducing the need for primary resources.

Alleima has been reusing steel scrap in production for over 100 years. To use electric arc furnace is today given and there is a strong focus on reducing the carbon footprint through the whole organization. In December 2022, Alleima decided to commit to set science-based net-zero targets, consistent with the Paris Agreement. Sandvik Rock Tools has also committed to the science-based targets initiative (SBTi).

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