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Low Carbon Pathways Consultation EventSteve Smith, Director, UK Transformation, Tata Steel
Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Together we make the difference
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Tata Steel in the UKTata Steel is the largest steel company in the UK. It provides a vital foundation for many of the country’s key strategic supply chains
Tata Steel has invested £1.6 billion in its UK business since 2007, including £136m in the last year.
The company is frequently a key driver for regional economic growth and a source of prosperity and opportunity for local communities.
Community Economic contribution Environment Training Employment
Tata Steel in Wales
Contribution to the Welsh economy is circa £3.5 billion
£250 million spend in 2013
Blast Furnace 5 life extension project underway
Widest portfolio of responsibly sourced products (certified).
Only steel operator of EPD scheme.
Accreditation to ISO 14001 Adoption of sustainable
practices and continuous improvement
Port Talbot is the UK’s largest recycler of scrap
Tata Steel has over 383 UK apprentices and 92 graduate trainees
Engineering Doctorate Scheme with the University of Swansea
Largest manufacturing employer in Wales
Directly employ more than 8,500 in the UK, with over 6,500 people in Wales
High quality jobs, paying 30% higher wages than UK average
Active engagement with local community events
‘Kids of Steel’ triathlon series across the UK and ‘Beast of Bryn’ Alpine Trial race
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Steel is the permanent material in the ‘circular economy’
Infographics courtesy of World Steel Association
Reduce Reuse Remanufacture Recycle
High Strength Steels
Energy / Emissions
< 1% Loss
Durability enablesElements / Buildings
Up-Cycling
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Life Cycle Approach: end of life scenarios
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CONCRETE TIMBER STEEL
Recycle Rate
20%Recycle Rate
13%Recycle Rate
94%
Infographic courtesy of BCSA. Data generated from TRADA/BCSA/WRAP analysis
20%
25%
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Case Study: Time and time again….
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
What could be nextfor this steel?
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Tata Steel…. contributing to low carbon pathways
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• Energy generating solutions (solar harvesting)
• Energy reduction solutions
• Durability (40 year guarantees)
• Light weight steel solutions
• Reduction in energy to manufacture
• Reduction in fuel use over life
• Breakthrough Steel making technology investment.
• HIsarna
• Industrial symbiosis continuous improvement
Active Classroom & Active OfficeSPECIFIC, Swansea University
Cortinium 20% kurb weight reduction
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Built to last
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Infographics courtesy of World Steel Association
Steel is the permenant material in the ‘circular economy’
< 1% Loss
Durability enablesElements / Buildings
Reuse Remanufacture Recycle
Up-Cycling
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Thank you