Towards low-emission steel

Enersense and WWF Finland accelerate demand for low-emission steel

Steel is one of the most significant sources of emissions in power grid and telecommunications construction. Its role is therefore critical when developing the built environment and energy infrastructure in line with climate targets. Enersense and WWF Finland have launched a collaboration aimed at accelerating demand for low-emission steel and supporting more climate-smart choices in construction projects that require steel.
The year-long collaboration focuses on practical, solution-oriented actions.

Through the collaboration, Enersense can better support its customers in selecting and procuring lower-emission steel. WWF contributes in-depth, independent expertise on the environmental impacts of steel across the entire value chain, as well as on the global steel market.

Increasing demand for low-emission steel is essential for new production methods and investments to scale up. Without demand, supply will not develop. The collaboration focuses on solutions that are genuinely lower-emission today, even though fully zero-emission steel is not yet widely available.

We provide concrete actions and support for customers

Enersense is already piloting the use of low-emission steel in construction. In Finland, the company is building substations where low-emission steel is used in structural components. The carbon dioxide emissions of these solutions are on average around 40 per cent lower than those of conventional steel solutions.

The collaboration includes regular dialogue, a practical guide for buyers of low-emission steel, and a joint event focusing on the benefits and procurement of low-emission steel. At the same time, it increases understanding of what low-emission steel means in practice and what limitations still exist.

The collaboration supports Enersense’s sustainability targets and its commitment to science-based emission reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative. During the 2025–2028 strategy period, Enersense focuses on acting for the earth and enhancing sustainable work life.