Sustainability
Nothing could be more natural or sustainable than to build our world with steel. Iron, the basic raw material, is the most abundant element on Earth.
A compass points north because the iron content of the planet gives it polarity like a magnet. This inexhaustible natural resource becomes truly infinite as steel can be recycled indefinitely without loss of property or performance.
Steel is the socially, economically and environmentally responsible and natural choice for a century that must put sustainability first.
Overview
Sustainability is built into steel all along the supply chain, from an environmentally responsible approach to the sourcing of materials, through manufacturing processes that have a continuous improvement culture built-in, to the production of steel construction products that are modern and efficient.
In more detail
Steel construction has an important role to play within the sustainable development agenda, not only because of its contribution to the national economy, but also because the built environment has a major impact on the quality of all of our lives, our comfort and security, our health and wellbeing.
Sustainability Case Studies
Steels sustainability has been documented in the following building case studies. Each has a profile of the building along with the reasons as to the benefits of steel and its sustainability credentials.
Frequently asked questions
There are many questions that arise when discussing steel and sustainability. Here is a summary of answers to the most frequent questions that we get asked by specifiers.
