A Sustainable Value Chain Strategy for Steel Industry Decarbonization Featuring Danieli as a Case Study on Green Steel Technologies

Authors

  • Nasir Zooei

Abstract

The steel industry, responsible for approximately 7-9% of global CO2 emissions and a significant source of industrial greenhouse gases, faces an urgent need for comprehensive decarbonization efforts to align with international climate targets, as outlined in the Paris Agreement and the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero by 2050 report, to achieve long-term sustainability and global emission reduction goal. This paper discusses the solutions offered by DANIELI throughout the steel production process from beginning to end with a focus, on innovations from the upstream, to the downstream process. Key technologies include the hydrogen-based ENERGIRON Direct Reduction process, the Digimelter® EAF system, and the ECOGRAVEL® slag recycling solution, each significantly reducing emissions and energy consumption. The midstream stage features automation tools like Q-Melt for process optimization, while downstream efforts focus on emissions control with advanced filtration systems. Global collaborations, such as partnerships with Liberty Steel and Algoma Steel, illustrate Danieli’s commitment to transitioning steel production towards low-carbon, efficient, and circular processes. Danieli’s holistic approach sets a new standard for a sustainable, net-zero steel industry.

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Published

2024-12-02

How to Cite

Zooei, N. (2024). A Sustainable Value Chain Strategy for Steel Industry Decarbonization Featuring Danieli as a Case Study on Green Steel Technologies. Global Journal of Business and Integral Security. Retrieved from https://gbis.ch/index.php/gbis/article/view/602