When it comes to operating in a circular economy, few other building materials can compete with steel. As well as being flexible and easy to maintain, it can be recycled again and again in a closed loop, with no loss in quality or strength.
As an industry, we cannot afford to continue building in the same way. Codes and standards are becoming increasingly tougher, and rightly so. That’s why we’re always thinking ahead with new product innovations and close associations with sustainable brands.
We believe that steel has a critical role to play in helping society decarbonise. Bringing together reduced, low and zero-carbon products, as well as wider initiatives and green innovation projects, we are focused on achieving demonstrable progress towards carbon neutral steel.
Almost 94% of steel is recycled or repurposed when a building is deconstructed. This helps minimise waste and maximise investment, so it more than pays for itself, both environmentally and economically. Strong, durable, flexible and reusable, this easily recycled material is perfect for a circular economy.
85%
of steel at the end of its initial useful life is recycled
99%
of structural steel is recycled or re-used when a building is demolished
94%
of steel is recycled when a building is demolished
Aesthetic freedom combined with unbeatable colour consistency and market-leading sheets make our coating range the seamless solution to enhance the beauty and sustainability of your building envelope. Available in a broad spectrum of finishes, it delivers impressive durability and efficiency, guaranteed for the entire product life cycle.
Vista Cladding Systems™ offer a cradle-to-cradle philosophy by obtaining as much recycled steel and by-products as possible to place back into our future materials. The more sustainable materials and processes we can integrate into our business, the more we can continue to lower our carbon impact.
