(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.