The Scope 3 Year in Stories: December 2024
Frederik Esterhuizen: Green Steel at ABB Address Scope 3
Frederik Esterhuizen, Global Business Line Manager for Metals at ABB’s Process Industries division, is at the forefront of the transition toward sustainable steel and aluminium production.
With extensive cross-industry experience, Frederik focuses on equipping teams with the skills, adaptability and vision required to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving sector.
“This collaborative approach helps us deliver value-driven solutions that address today’s demands while aligning with tomorrow’s environmental ambitions,” he shares.
“The shift to low-carbon steel production is a critical opportunity for reducing carbon emissions in industries that rely heavily on steel,” says Frederik. The steel industry accounts for 7-9% of global CO₂ emissions, a significant share comparable to mining and cement.
Innovative production methods, such as electric arc furnaces and hydrogen-based direct reduced iron, are crucial for reducing the carbon intensity of steel products.
Frederik notes that these advancements can significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions for downstream businesses sourcing low-carbon steel.
“Global steel demand is projected to rise by 30% by 2050, highlighting the importance of making low-carbon steel available to meet future demand while staying within climate targets,” he explains. Companies like Volvo Group, which has already integrated fossil-free steel into its production, demonstrate the feasibility of such efforts.
However, challenges persist. “As production ramps up, supply constraints and higher costs associated with green steel could disrupt existing supply chains in the near term,” Frederik warns. Collaboration with steel producers is vital to ensure traceability and access to low-carbon steel, enabling accurate Scope 3 emissions accounting and fully realising the benefits of the transition.
Q&A: How Are Amex & Shell Revolutionising Aviation?
Aviation, known for its high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is a challenging sector to decarbonise, contributing significantly to global climate change. By 2050, aviation could account for up to 22% of carbon emissions if no action is taken.
A key solution is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which Airbus claims can reduce CO₂ emissions by 80%. SAF, a renewable fuel, is designed to work without blending with fossil fuels in the future.
Programmes like Avelia, backed by Shell Aviation and Amex GBT, use blockchain to provide traceable SAF attributes, helping businesses cut their Scope 3 aviation emissions.
Nicole Sautter is the Director of Global Sustainability at Amex GBT, leading the execution of the company’s sustainability strategy from internal targets to external products and services.
In this Q&A, Nicole shares how SAF is set to revolutionise the aviation industry — as well as the role AmexGBT plays.
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