Green² Steel
Steel production inevitably generates CO₂ emissions — but we do everything we can to minimize our impact. We promise to be 100% transparent with our data — no complicated language, no ambiguous figures.
Conventional line
All our steel is made from recycled steel scrap in electric arc furnaces (EAF). We’ve been pioneers in sustainable steel production since 1940, when we opened our first EAF—and in 1987, we fully transitioned by decommissioning our last blast furnace. Adoption of EAFs and the use of recycled steel scrap as primary raw material allowed us to achieve CO₂ emissions levels nearly four decades ago that are now considered a benchmark for our industry.
Our steel is produced entirely in one location — from melting in EAFs through forging or rolling to the final finishing processes — avoiding unnecessary emissions from transporting semi-finished steel across countries or continents.
As a result, even our conventional line of steel already has a lower CO₂ footprint — comparable to the "green steel" brands offered by many of our competitors.
Green² Steel
But we can go lower! By using renewable energy to power our production, we reduce CO₂ emissions by an additional 20–35%, depending on the steel grade.
Our Green Steel line combines recycled materials, efficient production, and clean energy to deliver even more sustainable solutions — without compromising quality or performance.
We are continuously investing in the best available technologies and optimizing our production processes to further minimize our environmental impact. All of this is in line with our goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
*depending on steel grade
EPD Library
We believe in transparency. That’s why we are preparing Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our products.
Some documents are still in the preparation and verification stages, but will be available as soon as they are ready.
Behind the Green Scenes
Our goal is simple: to provide you with clear, reliable information to help you make informed decisions. Below are our latest resources — and you can explore the entire library by following the link.

SIJ ACRONI’S ELECTRICAL STEEL FOR E-MOBILITY
07.06.2024
SIJ ACRONI’S SLAG IN SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENT BLOCKS
26.04.2024
SIJ GROUP PLACED SLOVENIA ON THE GLOBAL MAP OF SUSTAINABLE STEEL PRODUCTION
18.04.2024
286 SIJ GROUP EMPLOYEES DONATED MORE THAN 572 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK
15.04.2024
Bled gets its own sustainably-made pump track built using slag
15.10.2023
SIJ METAL'S BEEHIVE INCLUDED IN THE NEW RAVNE BEEKEEPING TRAIL
18.09.2023Want to know more?
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