ArcelorMittal Méditerranée has invested nearly €245 million in environmental and ecological projects at its sites in France from 2014 to 2024, according to agronews.ua.
The company managed to reduce the overall environmental impact of production by approximately 71%, particularly in indicators such as nitrogen and sulfur oxide emissions, dust, and dioxins.
One of the key elements of the strategy was the modernization of steel production at the Fos-sur-Mer plant. The introduction of a ladle furnace played a significant role, being the first major investment project at the site in the field of decarbonization.
The investment in the facility amounted to €76 million. The project received state support of €15 million under the France Relance program. By 2025, this made it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by almost 10%.
By more actively using scrap metal in production, the company reduced the consumption of liquid iron per ton of steel, which helped to cut CO2 emissions by approximately 400,000 tons per year based on the current production level. ArcelorMittal Méditerranée is developing infrastructure for scrap reception and preparation, making it a key element of the circular economy.
At the same time, the company is preparing for the next stage of transformation – the electric arc furnace project, which is currently under development. This step is seen as strategic in the context of strengthening the EU’s climate policy and the future full implementation of the CBAM mechanism.
