Elcowire is introducing low-carbon copper in parts of production at its plants in Helsingborg, Sweden, and Hettstedt, Germany. The new low-carbon copper grade is a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint.
The resulting carbon dioxide emissions are less than half the global average (4.1 kgCO2 /kg copper), as stated by the International Copper Association. The product comes from Boliden's mines in northern Sweden and Finland and is the result of a substantial transformation made possible by the electrification of several stages of the mining process. The novel low-carbon copper has also been made possible by a highly efficient ore concentration process and a world-class green energy mix.
Together with our suppliers, Elcowire aims to set a benchmark for the mining and metals industry and demonstrate how raw materials can be produced with a low impact on nature and the climate.
"Our method of jointly searching for new solutions for low-carbon copper helps us to contribute to the long-term improvement of our world. Low-carbon copper is an excellent example of this," says Paul Gustavsson, CEO of Elcowire.
The carbon footprint has been calculated according to the GHG Protocol product standard and ISO 14064-3 with the support of Sphera. Compliance with the GHG protocol has been confirmed by Intertek; Intertek has also verified compliance with the principles of ISO 14064-3.
