Sustainability

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Sustainability

 1. CBAM is Here: What It Means for UK Steel Buyers (5 minute read)

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its transitional phase — but don’t let the word “EU” fool you. UK importers, fabricators, and developers need to understand its ripple effects. We break down the current CBAM rules, how it may evolve post-Brexit, and what smart procurement looks like in the carbon-accountability era.

 2. Scrap, Hydrogen, or HBI? Understanding the Three Pillars of Green Steel Production (10 minute read)

From electric arc furnaces to hydrogen-based DRI, the path to low-carbon steel isn’t one-size-fits-all. This guide demystifies the major green production methods, including their emissions profiles, technological readiness, and supply chain implications.

 3. Who’s Making the Greenest Steel? A 2025 Supplier Landscape Overview (3 minute read)

A look at the global producers leading the charge — from Scandinavian giants to niche mills in Eastern Europe. We track who’s producing low-CO₂ steel, what certifications matter (e.g. XCarb™, ResponsibleSteel), and which suppliers we trust at M7.

 4. Green Premiums: How Much More Does Sustainable Steel Actually Cost? (6 minute read)

Everyone talks about the price of going green — but what does the data say? We break down the current pricing differentials between conventional and green steel grades, what’s driving them, and how to plan ahead for narrowing price gaps.

 5. Low-Carbon Steel and BREEAM: How Sustainable Sourcing Boosts Project Ratings

For architects, developers, and procurement leads: learn how specifying low-CO₂ steel can enhance your building’s environmental performance rating. Includes tips on documentation, certification, and what M7 can provide to support your sustainability claims.

1. Understanding CBAM: What It Means for the Steel Industry

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the EU’s flagship policy to level the playing field between European manufacturers and foreign producers in carbonintensive sectors—like steel. It aims to prevent “carbon leakage”, where production shifts outside the EU to countries with looser environmental regulations. What Is CBAM? CBAM is essentially...

2. Rethinking Sustainability in Steel: The Role of Lifecycle Thinking

As the global conversation around sustainability in construction intensifies, the steel industry is increasingly shifting its focus from emissions at the point of production to the entire lifecycle of a product. One of the more thought-provoking talks I attended recently brought this concept into sharp focus, using stainless steel as...

1. Understanding CBAM: What It Means for the Steel Industry

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the EU’s flagship policy to level the playing field between European manufacturers and foreign producers in carbonintensive sectors—like steel. It aims to prevent “carbon leakage”, where production shifts outside the EU to countries with looser environmental regulations. What Is CBAM? CBAM is essentially...

2. Rethinking Sustainability in Steel: The Role of Lifecycle Thinking

As the global conversation around sustainability in construction intensifies, the steel industry is increasingly shifting its focus from emissions at the point of production to the entire lifecycle of a product. One of the more thought-provoking talks I attended recently brought this concept into sharp focus, using stainless steel as...