Kari Sundbäck’s blog: lower-emission steel will become a competitive advantage for companies

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Enersense International Plc | Press Release | July 01, 2026 at 09:00:00 EESTGlobally, steel is one of the most significant sources of emissions. As these climate emissions are curbed at EU level, lower-emission steel will become a competitive advantage for companies. Companies’ procurement decisions shape what the entire industry will look like in the future, writes Kari Sundbäck, CEO of Enersense.Steel is an essential construction material, but its production accounts for more than one tenth of global carbon dioxide emissions. Lower-emission production methods already exist, and we must transition to them as quickly as possible. For me, it is important that the company I lead is part of this change.A single material choice can determine a project’s carbon footprintAt Enersense, our goal is to reduce our emissions in line with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement, meaning at least a 40% reduction from 2023 levels by 2035. I recognise that this target is ambitious, but we have the means to achieve it.The most impactful way to reach this goal is to increase the use of lower-emission materials, as the products and services we purchase account for more than 90% of our carbon footprint. At the same time, we can increase our own carbon handprint – that is, our positive climate impact.Three transmission grid substations will soon be completed in Southwest Finland, where recycled steel has been used. Its carbon dioxide emissions are around 40% lower than those of conventional steel. The project would not have been possible without the strong commitment of the client – Fingrid.In addition, we collaborate with WWF Finland to support the increased use of lower-emission steel in construction projects. Environmental organisation has been an important partner for us when we have needed independent expertise on the environmental impacts of steel. In May 2026, we jointly produced a guide on our website to support the procurement of lower-emission steel. I hope it will help our customers in choosing lower-emission options.We are also promoting the use of lower-emission steel in other ways: we are installing pipelines and steel structures for the water treatment plant at the world’s first large-scale green steel mill, which is being built in Boden, northern Sweden. Water treatment is a key part of the green steel plant’s operations.The EU is also encouraging the us...

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