Our commitment to sustainability

Sustainability & Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

ArcelorMittal champions steel’s ability to create high quality, sustainable lifestyles for people all over the world. In 2010, it was the first steel manufacturer that performed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) dedicated to steel sheet piles. ArcelorMittal’s hot rolled and cold formed steel sheet piles are covered by several Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Its first EPD was published in 2016.

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Circular economy

ArcelorMittal Sheet Piling promotes a circular economy, aiming to reduce waste and pollution. 

Steel is a permanent material that can be continuously transformed, allowing for multiple uses throughout its life cycle. 

We have optimized our sheet piles for over 100 years, reducing raw material consumption. For example, our latest AZ-800 range saves up to 10% of steel compared to the AZ-700 range. Steel sheet piles can be reused up to 10 times in temporary applications and are 100% recyclable. All the steel produced in our Luxembourgish mills is made from recycled steel scrap.

Quality management and certifications

Customer satisfaction is our main goal. Our mills are certified in accordance to international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, as well as BES 6001 and OHSAS 18001. This is essential to maintain the high quality of our products and to develop innovative solutions.

ArcelorMittal’s EcoSheetPile™ label

The EcoSheetPile™ label certifies that the steel sheet piles manufactured are produced from 100% of recycled steel, are 100% recyclable, and are reusable.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized methodology developed in the 1990s to analyze the environmental impacts of products or services throughout their life cycle. It is a crucial tool for the steel industry to assess and quantify the environmental footprint of steel products from resource sourcing to recycling. LCA allows for comparing the environmental impacts of different solutions or products from various manufacturers.

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

An EPD is a verified document that provides transparent data on the life cycle environmental impact of products. It is developed by the manufacturer, reviewed by independent bodies according to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards, and published by an official environmental labelling organization. 

Steel sheet piles’ EPDs

The EPDs analyze the production process and perform a Life Cycle Assessment. They consider various stages of steel production, transportation, waste processing, and end-of-life scenarios. 

Steel sheet piles can be reused and recycled, with 99% being recycled after their service life. 

The EPDs highlight the durability of steel sheet piles, which can be designed for over 50 years of use. ArcelorMittal has published three EPDs since 2016, covering different types of sheet piles produced in various plants.