Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) has announced the launch of its new lower-embodied-carbon steel offerings, BIOEDGE™ and EDGE™, designed to support customer initiatives in greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The company is already a global leader in lower-embodied-carbon steel production, with its electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking and circular manufacturing model. These new product families build upon that foundation by providing innovative supply-chain solutions without compromising performance or quality.

Both the EDGE and BIOEDGE products are produced exclusively using EAF technology. The embodied carbon is further significantly reduced because the steel production is matched with Green-e Energy certified renewable energy certificates or emission-free nuclear energy certificates, specifically targeting a reduction in Scope 2 emissions.

The flagship offering, BIOEDGE, achieves an even greater reduction in embodied carbon by focusing on the EAF steelmaking process itself, utilizing renewable biocarbon as a direct replacement for traditional anthracite. This critical step significantly reduces Scope 1 emissions, addressing a challenging area of decarbonization. The renewable biocarbon for this process sources exclusively from SDI Biocarbon Solutions, a strategic joint venture majority-owned by Steel Dynamics with Aymium.

SDI Biocarbon Solutions operates one of the largest renewable biocarbon production facilities globally. The facility uses high-temperature pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More to convert sustainably sourced biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More into high-purity biocarbon. This operation boasts an expected annual production capacity of 228,000 metric tons and is strategically located near one of SDI’s largest EAF steel mills in Columbus, Mississippi. This localized and large-scale supply chain ensures reliable access to the necessary renewable biocarbon input.

The company anticipates strong interest in the EDGE family of steel products across its operations, particularly from automotive and construction customers, as well as the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The new offerings demonstrate SDI’s commitment to providing high-quality, broadly diversified, value-added metal products while reinforcing its operational integrity and commitment to safety and efficiency.