Legrand has introduced cable management systems incorporating 34% green steel, marking a significant step in reducing the carbon footprint of its products.
The move comes as data centres continue to drive construction demand. These facilities, often vast warehouses filled with processors, can require hundreds or even thousands of kilometres of cabling and have faced increasing scrutiny over their environmental impact. In 2022, Legrand strengthened its position in the UK market through the acquisition of USystems, targeting growth in the data centre sector.
Legrand has been steadily increasing the proportion of green steel in its cable management range since 2024. The material is produced using high levels of recycled steel in an electric arc furnace powered by renewable energy, cutting carbon emissions by around 70% compared with traditional blast furnace production.
The electricity used in the green steel supply is independently verified as coming from sustainable sources, supported by a guarantee of origin. By combining renewable energy with a minimum scrap content of 75%, emissions are reduced for every tonne of finished cold rolled steel, bringing them down from 2.38 tonnes of CO2 equivalent to as little as 799kg.
The adoption of green steel is already contributing to reductions in Legrand’s Scope 3 supply chain emissions, building on progress made in lowering its direct Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of organisations assessed globally.
Pascal Stutz, CEO at Legrand UK & Ireland, said: “While many businesses are still getting to grips with the challenge of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, we are making significant progress in reducing our Scope 3 emissions, with those reductions passing on to our customers.”
The use of green steel forms part of a broader sustainability programme at Legrand UK & Ireland, which also includes the installation of solar panels at its Consett and Cramlington sites and the sourcing of electricity from renewable sources.
