As one of the largest construction and civil engineering companies in the Nordic region, Peab has set itself ambitious targets when it comes to sustainability. It aims to be climate neutral no later than 2045 – with a target to reduce the carbon dioxide intensity for input goods by at least 50 percent by 2030.

“The climate cannot wait,” says Elisabet Stadler, Head of Environment at Peab. “We hold responsibility for our environmental impact along the entire value chain, throughout the entire life cycle. Peab’s ambition is to work sustainably in every aspect to reduce the business's environmental and climate impact. We have a great responsibility within the construction industry, and by using SSAB Zero™ we can contribute to reaching the goal of becoming a climate neutral industry by 2045. It is a milestone not only for Peab, but for the entire industry.”

Most of Peab’s carbon emissions derive from its uses of building materials, mainly concrete, asphalt and steel. Since SSAB Zero™ is made with recycled steel and produced using fossil-free energy, it offers a promising potential for reducing Peab’s carbon emissions.

“The volume of steel we purchase varies year to year, but it stands for approximately ten percent of our measured emissions,” says Elisabet Stadler. “We see that within certain steel segments we will be able to half our carbon emissions already within five years, and that reduction will be the result of using lower emission steel.”

Peab plans to start using SSAB Zero™ during early 2024 with around half of the initial 300 tonne delivery ordered being used for micro piles for foundations and the other half in construction work. This will not only help Peab one step closer to its climate targets, but also those of their customers.

“To illustrate – when evaluating the environmental footprint of a typical office building, it becomes evident that steel alone account for about 30 percent of the overall climate impact,” says Elisabet Stadler. “By offering alternatives to traditionally produced materials, such as SSAB Zero™, we help our customers meet their targets of reduced climate impact while still receiving the same quality of product.”

By continuing to replace traditional building materials with low emission alternatives, such as SSAB Zero™, Peab hopes to pave the way towards a more sustainable construction industry.