Roadmap for Reduction of Fossil CO2 Emissions in Eramet Mn Alloys

Abstract

Eramet produces materials useful for a low-emission society, in a resource-effective way, and for manganese (Mn) alloys, with a lower climate footprint than the industry average. Such high standards give increased competitivity because most stakeholders, in particular customers and investors, are interested in environmental-friendly production. This responsible strategy will eventually lead to improving profitability. Eramet has set goals for the reduction of emission of greenhouse gases from their production in the framework of the Science Based Target. In this paper, we present the strategy and a simplified roadmap to reach the target in Eramet Mn alloys activity. The roadmap is made a reality through actions and investments for industrial implementations. The reduction initiatives can be divided into four main areas, somewhat reflecting some sequences in time with overlap, from short term (2025) to long term (2040 and beyond): improvement of existing processes in resource and energy efficiency (2025), increase or introduction of biomass-based reductants to replace fossil carbonaceous materials (2030), carbon capture and usage (CCU) or storage (CCS) (2030), and development of innovative technologies (2040). All actions are rooted in scientific and techno-economic studies. Open innovation is necessary when developing technologies outside the core competence of the companies.