Sustainable Steel Saga Sealed Through Seamless Certification

Tenaris, a global leader in steel pipe manufacturing, has received a certified Environmental Product Declaration for its seamless steel tubes, issued by the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. in Germany. The EPD is based on 2022 production data from seven Tenaris sites and marks a significant milestone in the company’s environmental transparency initiative. This achievement aligns Tenaris’s practices with globally recognized sustainability benchmarks and allows customers to make informed, eco-driven procurement choices.

Circular Commitment Chronicled Through Cross-Continental Collaboration

The EPD encompasses data from Tenaris's seamless pipe mills located in Koppel, Ambridge & Bay City in the U.S., Dalmine in Italy, Siderca in Argentina, Silcotub in Romania & Tamsa in Mexico. These locations include five steelmaking facilities integrated with their respective rolling mills, reflecting a cradle-to-gate lifecycle approach. By documenting the resource inputs & environmental outputs across this multinational network, the declaration demonstrates a robust methodology under EN 15804+A2 and ISO 14025 protocols.

Recycled Richness Reflected in Robust Resource Reuse Ratios

One of the most commendable insights from the EPD is Tenaris's high recycled steel content, averaging 79% across the declared products. Furthermore, up to 74% of the material is recycled at the end-of-life phase, confirming the designation of steel as a permanent, infinitely recyclable material. This circularity emphasizes steel’s advantage over other construction materials, especially in large-scale infrastructure & energy applications where durability & sustainability intersect.

Ecological Exactitude Evidenced Through Emissions Evaluation

The EPD outlines precise environmental metrics including energy consumption, emissions data, resource usage & recyclability for one metric ton of seamless steel tubes. By offering standardized information verified by a third party, Tenaris empowers customers to evaluate the life-cycle impact of steel usage accurately. This level of transparency supports procurement officers, engineers & regulators in making sustainability-centric decisions across the construction, energy & mobility sectors.

Decarbonization Drive Displayed Through Dedicated Directives

Carolina Bengochea, Global Director of Environment at Tenaris, emphasized that the EPD reflects extensive internal efforts to monitor & enhance the company’s environmental performance. “This new EPD reflects the rigorous work our teams carry out across all regions to measure and improve the environmental performance of our products,” she stated, underlining the company’s unwavering focus on transparency, circularity & climate responsibility.

Green Governance Gilded by Global Guidelines & Governance

Tenaris’s commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond the EPD. 86% of the company’s manufacturing facilities are certified under ISO 14001 for environmental management & ISO 45001 for occupational health & safety. These certifications ensure that sustainable practices are deeply embedded in Tenaris’s operational DNA. They also reflect Tenaris’s adherence to stringent international governance in health, safety & ecological preservation.

Verified Vistas Validated Through Vigilant Vetting Protocols

The EPD remains valid through June 2030 and is subject to annual verification. Any major change in environmental performance triggers a mandatory update, ensuring that the declaration remains accurate & reflective of current conditions. These updates are governed under the rules of the International EPD® System, reinforcing the credibility & precision of Tenaris’s environmental communication strategy.

Product Portfolio Proliferation Proves Persistent Progress

This latest certification adds to Tenaris’s growing list of EPDs, including those for offshore & onshore line pipe products, structural tubes, OCTG applications, and pipes used in power generation & shipbuilding. These declarations not only meet regulatory expectations but also bolster Tenaris’s market positioning as a responsible producer in an increasingly carbon-conscious global economy.

Key Takeaways

• Tenaris’s seamless steel pipes have received an EPD certified by Germany’s IBU, valid through 2030.

• The pipes average 79% recycled content, also 74% recyclability at end-of-life, affirming steel’s circular value.

• The EPD covers 7 global facilities, follows EN 15804+A2, ISO 14025, also supports decarbonization transparency.