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Looking to meet net zero emissions targets and achieve carbon neutral results? As always, CMC is here to help. Using our innovative electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, all CMC steel is produced with 63% less greenhouse gas emissions intensity than the industry average. To support your path to carbon neutral outcomes, we factor in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offsets based on key metrics such as location, fabrication requirements, and method of transportation. The result? Steel so advanced, there’s nothing like it.
WHY CARBON NEUTRAL STEEL
Lower embodied carbon by design
CMC’s environmentally responsible manufacturing process produces steel with a greenhouse gas intensity that is 63%
lower than the industry average, making RebarZero® a smarter choice for low-carbon construction.
On the LEEDING edge
CMC steel has been used in a significant amount of LEED certified projects across the United States.
Checks and balances
When CMC steel is combined with RECs and carbon offsets, it balances the CO2
being emitted during production, fabrication, and delivery to the job site.
When it comes to green steel we will stop at nothing
These days, sustainability isn’t just a goal. It’s a mandate. Project builders everywhere are actively looking for steel products to reach “net zero” emissions targets. As always, CMC is here to help. For starters, all our products contain 98% recycled material, qualifying as positive contributors for the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Initiative. Now, CMC has raised the bar—the REBAR—even higher. Our advanced RebarZero entirely neutralizes the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its production, fabrication, and delivery to your job site. How? As an electric arc furnace (EAF) steel manufacturer, CMC already produces steel with a greenhouse gas intensity 63% lower than the industry average. But once Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offset credits are also factored in, RebarZero balances out the fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions completely. The result? Rebar that’s 100% carbon-neutral—and project owners that are 100% happy.
Renewable Energy Credits
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are a measure of environmental benefit that are issued for every megawatt- hour of renewable power generated and provide a tangible connection to power created from a renewable energy source. Carbon offset credits represent GHG emissions reductions through specific emissions reduction projects or activities. Companies across the world use RECs and offset credits as a cost-effective way to decrease their carbon footprint. CMC’s energy experts are able to secure these RECs and offset credits on your company’s behalf as a sustainable solution to neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with rebar when your project owners request “carbon free” building construction.
When it comes to green steel we will stop at nothing
These days, sustainability isn’t just a goal. It’s a mandate. Manufacturers everywhere are actively looking for steel products to reach “net zero” emissions targets. As always, CMC is here to help. For starters, all our products contain 98% recycled material, making our steel products a sustainable building and manufacturing option that qualifies as positive contributors for the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Initiative. Now, CMC has raised the bar—the MERCHANT BAR— even higher. Our advanced MerchantZero® entirely neutralizes the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its production and delivery to you. How? As an electric arc furnace (EAF) steel manufacturer, CMC already produces steel with a greenhouse gas intensity 63% lower than the industry average. But once Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offset credits are also factored in, MerchantZero® balances out the fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions completely. The result? Merchant bar that’s 100% carbon-neutral—and businesses that are 100% happy.
Renewable Energy Credits
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are a measure of environmental benefit that are issued for every megawatt- hour of renewable power generated and provide a tangible connection to power created from a renewable energy source. Carbon offset credits represent GHG emissions reductions through specific emissions reduction projects or activities. Companies across the world use RECs and offset credits as a cost-effective way to decrease their carbon footprint. CMC’s energy experts are able to secure these RECs and offset credits on your company’s behalf as a sustainable solution to neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with rebar when your project owners request “carbon free” building construction.
What is CMC’s “Zero” product line?
CMC’s Zero product line is our solution when projects require “net-zero” or “carbon free” steel. Through the use of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offset credits, we are able to balance out carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions created during production, fabrication and delivery of the product.
- RebarZero® includes all of our reinforcing steel products.
- MerchantZero® includes all of our long steel merchant and structural steel products.
- WireZero® includes our hot rolled wire rod product.
- PostZero® includes our high strength steel t-post products.
How are the “Zero” products different from our other products?
All rebar and other long steel products produced by CMC use Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology that significantly lowers GHG emissions compared to Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) technology. We also use a portion of renewable energy to directly power our mills, with the goal of increasing the total percentage used by 2030. Our “Zero” products go beyond these emission-saving strategies to directly address the remaining Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions generated during the manufacturing, fabrication and delivery of the rebar so that customers are left with a net-zero carbon solution.
What is a Renewable Energy Credit (REC)
RECs are tradable, non-tangible energy commodities that represent proof that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity (or thermal equivalent) was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource.
What is a carbon offset credit?
A carbon offset credit is issued for verified emissions reductions from a project that is specifically intended to reduce GHG emissions, increase the storage of carbon or enhance GHG removals from the atmosphere.
How is “Net Zero” achieved?
Through a combination of purchasing both RECs and carbon offset credits on your behalf and retiring them in the quantity needed for your project, CMC will balance out the GHG emissions from production, fabrication and delivery of the rebar for your project.
Scope 1 and 3 emissions are addressed by using carbon offset credits. Our electric arc furnace (EAF) technology already lowers our carbon footprint significantly compared to the industry average, and addressing the remaining scope 1 and 3 emissions with offset credits allows us to reach net-zero.
Scope 2 emissions are addressed by using Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), which ensures that RebarZero® and our other Zero products are produced with 100% net-zero carbon electricity.
How can I purchase RebarZero or other zero products?
Your CMC sales representative can assist you with purchasing any of our net-zero steel products and will coordinate with our energy team on the appropriate number of RECs and carbon offsets needed for your project. All purchasing and retiring of RECs and offset credits will be handled on your behalf by the CMC team and a certificate will be provided to you confirming the net-zero emissions result.
What carbon-neutral steel products does CMC produce?
We offer carbon-neutral rebar, angles, channels, flats rounds, squares wire rod and t-post. Contact your CMC salesperson for more information.