greentec steel for a sustainable future of steel production

1 July 2025

At NEDCON, we always look ahead and continuously adapt to the ever-changing market. Sustainability plays an increasingly important role, not only for us but also for our customers and society as a whole. That is why we are proud to offer products in greentec steel: an innovative type of steel that provides the same high quality as regular steel but with significantly lower CO2 emissions.

What is greentec steel?
greentec steel is a clearly phased plan for transforming steel production with which voestalpine group, of which NEDCON is part of, can make a valuable contribution towards achieving the climate goals.

In an initial step, a green electricity-powered electric arc furnace will be put into operation at each of the Linz and Donawitz sites starting in 2027, while two coal-based blast furnace units will be decommissioned. Integrating both of the electric arc furnaces into steel production makes it possible to electrify energy-intensive processes, thus reducing carbon emissions by around 30% by 2029 compared with 2019 levels. The 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions—which voestalpine has voluntarily committed to as part of the Science Based Targets Initiative—corresponds to a saving of up to 4 million tons of CO2 per year.

greentec steel in projects
For NEDCON, this is not just an opportunity to make our own products more sustainable but also to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. A good example is a current project in the UK for a global leader in the sports and lifestyle sector. For this, we have already purchased 500 tons of greentec steel edition 600 from voestalpine steel division to support a future-oriented warehouse.

In projects like these, customers not only receive a sustainable warehouse solution, but also visible recognition for their commitment. They will receive a special certificate, an award and visibility in their warehouse, showcasing their conscious choice of responsibly produced steel.

The future is sustainable
The use of carbon-reduced steel is not a temporary trend for NEDCON, but a fundamental part of our future strategy. With the expansion of carbon-reduced steel in our product offering, we provide a solution for companies aiming to reduce their CO2 emissions while maintaining the quality and reliability of their steel products. With our ERP-system, we can guarantee full traceability of the steel we use. However, it is not only in the procurement of steel that we pay attention to sustainability, but also in our processes: With the CO2untdown to zero, we are committed to processing steel CO2-neutral by 2035.

Jan Rensen, Sustainability Officer at NEDCON, plays a central role in this process: “The usage of carbon-reduced steel is an opportunity to reinvent our industry with a more sustainable process. We want to send a transparent and honest message to our customers so that together, we can actively contribute to sustainability,” says Jan.

Partnering with NEDCON
By partnering with NEDCON, customers benefit from cutting-edge solutions that not only meet the growing demand for sustainability but also contribute to broader global climate goals. We continue to innovate to further reduce CO2 emissions and make our products even more sustainable.

Would you like to know how carbon-reduced steel can contribute to the sustainability of your projects? Contact us today for more information. Together, we can make a difference for the future of our planet.