Siemens Smart Infrastructure launches first industrial control cabinets made from green steel

(WO) – Siemens Smart Infrastructure, through its German subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik, has launched the latest addition to its line of sustainable electrical products.

Now, besides conventional control cabinets, customers globally can purchase its SIVACON 8MF1 industrial control cabinet series, made with 100% scrap metal sourced from reputable suppliers in Europe and manufactured using wind power.

The move supports Siemens’ sustainability goals in the areas of decarbonization and resource efficiency, outlined within its DEGREE framework, with the company following a 1.5°C science-based decarbonization target.

The production process for the SIVACON 8MF1 control cabinets slashes CO₂ emissions by 70% when compared to conventional steel, typically produced in a blast furnace using iron ore and coal.

The 70% reduction translates into savings of 308 kg of CO₂ per enclosure unit. Currently, steel production is responsible for eight percent of emissions globally. As demand for steel continues to rise, it is essential to decarbonize its production.

The offering has the same technical properties and functionality as cabinets produced with conventional steel. It enables larger industrial customers to reduce their CO₂ emissions and get closer to achieving their sustainability goals.