With eraLow, the world’s first verified and traced low CO2 Mn alloys, Eramet sets a new standard for low CO2 manganese alloys. It offers steelmakers a solution to accelerate the decarbonization of their products. 

And because sustainability is about more than carbon footprint, eraLow offers one of the lowest environmental and social impacts in the industry.

Some of the most sustainable manganese alloys available on the global market

Guaranteed and verified < 1.9t CO2/t alloy by DNV, an internationally renowned third-party.

eraLow Industry average
< 1.9*
tCO2/t Mn Alloy		 3.9*
tCO2/t Mn Alloy

*scope 1+2

*2024 CRU study based on 2023 data

Traced on eraTrace, our blockchain-based traceability platform providing transparency for each delivery order.

eraTrace interface

Produced with the highest ESG standards of the industry, because sustainability is more than just CO2.

100% of our smelters certified ISO 14001 and ISO 50001

Low CO2 today, Towards zero tomorrow

eraLow is just the start of our journey. Ambitious projects are underway at all our plants to launch the world first Zero CO2 Mn Alloys.

Julien Burdeau
Decarbonization Director at Eramet

Right now, we are tackling the climate change through biocarbon test, our carbon capture pilot project and our carbon capture usage and storage initiative. Our ambition is to be first to launch Zero CO2 Mn Alloys.

Our decarbonization roadmap

The ambition of our Manganese alloys BU is to reach a reduction of 70% of our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The main levers to achieve this are biocarbon usage and CC(U)S.

Biocarbon

We will replace fossil coke used as reductants with biogenic carbon.

We have started industrial testing of biocarbon, in view of preparing a full-scale implementation.

CCS and CCUS

We have ongoing two important and large projects on CCS (carbon capture and permanent storage of CO2) and CCUS (carbon capture and utilization of CO2 before permanent storage).

eraLow is available today in all products families

LC & MC FeMn

HC FeMn

LC SiMn

SiMn

eraLow is available from all our European plants

eraLow is available from all our European plants

FAQ: eraLow

EraLow is produced in our European plants, including Kvinesdal, Porsgrunn, and Sauda in Norway, and Dunkirk in France. These plants combine the use of carbon-free electricity with cutting-edge production processes.

  • Safety is our priority : Personal Protective Equipment and best practices are in places to ensure our employees return home safely.
  • CSR is in our DNA : Impact risk management, continuous improvement and operational excellence drive our CSR initiatives.

  • eraLow reduces steelmakers’ Scope 3 emissions with carbon intensity, on average, twice as low as the industry’s Scope 1 and 2 averages. This offers a quick decarbonization win. In addition, eraLow comes with a Cradle-to-gate Assurance Statement, verified by DNV, an internationally renowned third party.
    Thanks to DNV Certificates, we are now able to pass eraLow good CO2 performance down to our customers, contributing to the decarbonization of the steel value chain.
  • eraLow enhances transparency in the steel value chain. eraLow products are traced on our blockchain platform, eraTrace. Through eraTrace, we share detailed information about production processes and their environmental and social impacts, empowering customers to make informed choices.
  • eraLow contributes to the sustainability of the steel value chain with its top-rated ESG standards of production. Eramet smelters are 100% certified for Energy (ISO 50001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) management. The Eramet Group’s corporate sustainability performance is rated Silver by Ecovadis, A- for Climate, and B for Water Security by CDP.

EraLow is available immediately, please contact your usual sales representative or manganesealloys@eramet.com

If you want an access to get the carbon intensity assurance statement, please contact your usual sales representative or manganesealloys@eramet.com, who will ensure you receive the necessary document.

If you want an access to our traceability platform, please contact your usual sales representative or manganesealloys@eramet.com, who will ensure you receive the necessary access.

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