ABB and Boliden support circular economy with Low-Carbon Zinc solutions

ABB is partnering with Swedish mining and smelting pioneer Boliden to introduce its Low-Carbon Zinc for its low-voltage power distribution systems.

Low-Carbon Zinc is crucial for a fossil-free society and a circular economy. Used to galavanize steel structures, zinc protects against corrosion for up to 100 years, maximizing their operating life. Partnering with ABB to electrify and optimize its value chain, Boliden uses renewable energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to just 1.0kg per kilo of metal produced – around 75 percent lower than the industry average of 3.6kg.

ABB power distribution solutions, galvanized with Boliden’s Low-Carbon Zinc, can now be found in the Boliden mines where zinc ore is extracted.

ABB Smart Power President Massimiliano Cifalitti said: “At ABB, we are on a mission to help industries become leaner and cleaner. With ABB solutions, Boliden is using electricity in its operations more efficiently to reduce their environmental impact. Sourcing their Low-Carbon Zinc to help reduce the carbon footprint of our solutions demonstrates the value of partnerships in the energy transition and the circular economy.”

Designed for outdoor environments, ABB’s Kabeldon power distribution cabinets ensure neighbourhoods, EV chargers, renewables, factories and mines around the world stay connected. The Cable Distribution Cabinet holds a Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified by a third-party for complete transparency. Now galvanized using Low-Carbon Zinc and available in low-carbon steel, Kabeldon will also help customers reduce their power infrastructure’s environmental footprint.