Kobe Steel achieves 25% reduction in blast furnace carbon emissions

This success of the company was announced after extensive trial tests carried out from April to June 2023. Kobe Steel explains the reason behind this extraordinary success with its advanced engineering technology, hot briquette iron (HBI) production, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence-supported blast furnace control, special He attributed it to the integration of pellet production techniques and innovative blast furnace control technology developed by Kobe Steel Group.

This achievement not only demonstrates Kobe Steel's commitment to sustainability, but also has broader significance where this solution could be easily adapted to other companies' blast furnaces and revolutionize emissions reduction efforts on a global scale.

This success of Kobe Steel is in perfect harmony with its major environmental goals. By 2030, the Group aims to reduce carbon emissions in its production processes by 30-40%. This target specifically addresses Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and reflects the company's commitment to minimizing its carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.