Siemens Smart Infrastructure, through its German subsidiary Alpha Vertailertechnik, has launched the latest addition to its line of sustainable electrical products. In addition to traditional control cabinets, customers worldwide can now purchase the SIVACON 8MF1 industrial control cabinet series, which is made from 100% scrap metal from renowned European suppliers and manufactured using wind power.
The move supports Siemens’ sustainability goals in the areas of decarbonization and resource efficiency set out in the DEGREE framework, as the company pursues its science-based 1.5°C decarbonization target.
The manufacturing process of the SIVACON 8MF1 control cabinet reduces CO2 emissions by 70% compared to traditional steel, which is typically produced in blast furnaces from iron ore and coal. A 70% reduction equates to a saving of 308 kilograms of CO2 per cabinet unit. Currently, steel production accounts for 8% of global emissions. As demand for steel continues to increase, it is essential to decarbonize its production.
The product has the same technical properties and functionality as traditional steel cabinets. This enables large industrial customers to reduce their CO₂ emissions and get closer to achieving their sustainability goals.