Siemens Debuts Eco-Friendly Control Cabinets with 70% Lower CO₂ Emissions

Siemens Debuts Eco-Friendly Control Cabinets with 70% Lower CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the SIVACON 8MF1, the first industrial control cabinets made entirely from green steel. Produced by Alpha Verteilertechnik in Germany, these cabinets are manufactured using 100% scrap metal and wind power, resulting in a 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional steel. This innovation supports Siemens’ sustainability goals by offering an eco-friendly solution without compromising on technical performance.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 20-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a significant stride towards sustainable industrial solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the SIVACON 8MF1, a new line of industrial control cabinets made entirely from green steel. These cabinets, produced by Siemens’ subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik in Cham, Germany, are crafted from 100 percent scrap metal and manufactured using wind power, marking a substantial reduction in carbon emissions.

The innovative production process for the SIVACON 8MF1 cabinets results in a 70 percent decrease in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional steel manufacturing methods, translating to a savings of 308 kilograms of CO₂ per unit. This development aligns with Siemens’ broader sustainability objectives under its DEGREE framework, which aims to support global decarbonization efforts in line with a 1.5°C science-based target.

Notably, the green steel cabinets retain all the technical properties and functionality of their conventional counterparts, offering industrial customers an opportunity to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on performance. As the global demand for steel continues to grow, Siemens’ introduction of this sustainable alternative highlights the critical need to innovate and decarbonize industrial production processes.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2023, the business had around 75,000 employees worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company, Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.  In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €74.9 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 305,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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Siemens Smart Infrastructure
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SOURCE: Siemens