[ APPLICATIONS ] aspiration to take the construction industry towards carbon-neutral buildings . The Nordic countries , and Sweden in particular , are pioneers in sustainable construction . This project is an excellent example of how we can revolutionize the future of construction together with our customers ,” says Sami Eronen , President of Ruukki Construction . “ Tomaten 1 is a modern industrial facility that from the start had high sustainability requirements to achieve the Sweden Green Building Council ’ s Silver certification , a high rating for an industrial facility . Together with Smidmek Ruukki was responsible for the design of the roof and wall structure as well as the production of the T130M roofing sheet and the SPA E Life sandwich panels , where some of the conventional steel has been replaced with fossilfree steel . This multi-party collaborative project required working closely together to ensure smooth implementation , and we are proud to be part of the project ,” Mr . Linus Eriksson , Sales Engineer for Tomaten 1 Ruukki Sverige AB , elucidated . Ruukki ’ s current Life panels already have a carbon footprint that is 20 % lower than that of the average European mineral wool panel . The core of the Life panel is made of glass wool , with over
Sami Eronen , President of Ruukki Construction
70 % of the material being made from recycled glass .
A major milestone
When asked about the significance of this milestone for his company , Mr . Per Göransson , Business Director , Ruukki Scandinavia , commented : “ For Ruukki , this is a significant milestone in our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our offering , and we are extremely proud of the achievement . This also means that our customers can expect a greener and more sustainable future for their construction projects . It is a clear sign of our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and offering innovative solutions for the construction industry .” He went on to add that the market for fossil-free steel looks promising . “ Interest is high , and the number of customer inquiries is growing . The trend is being driven by increased environmental awareness in society and the need to reduce emissions in the construction sector . More and more companies are working to reduce their environmental impact , and choosing fossilfree steel will be an important part of their sustainability strategy .” Mr . Eriksson agrees with this scenario . “ We are noticing increased environmental awareness among our customers , and higher sustainability requirements are being placed on projects . The choice of material is crucial and interest both in fossil-free and recycled steel is growing steadily . Fossil-free steel marks the start of a green transition in the construction industry . To succeed , we all
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