ClassNK has announced the launch of a third-party certification service for individual green steel products . This new service enables steel manufacturers to certify their products using the mass balance approach, ensuring that CO₂ emission reductions in the manufacturing, development and delivery process are transparently allocated to specific products.
Green steel certification
The mass balance approach , explained by ClassNK , is a methodology that distributes the environmental value of CO₂ reductions throughout the entire manufacturing process, resulting in steel products with a lower emissions intensity. Once a product has been certified, a logo is added to its factory certificate, improving verification by buyers.
ClassNK has been at the forefront of decarbonization efforts, offering conformity assessment services to ensure greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions reductions during steel production. In addition, ships using certified green steel will be eligible for special class notations, indicating the use of sustainable materials, aligning with specific requirements.
ClassNK’s third-party certification ensures that buyers can identify and order green steel with greater confidence. Amanda Smith, sustainability director for a major automotive manufacturer, commented: “ This level of traceability and certification enhances our ability to select sustainable materials for our vehicles, helping to meet our emissions reduction targets .”
With this advancement, ClassNK continues to lead the way towards a greener future, providing businesses with an essential tool to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Source : ClassNK
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