Sustainability overview
Low Carbon Zinc with Rheinzink.
Less CO2 - more responsibility. We support building in the future by producing a smaller footprint with the same quality.
RHEINZINK is taking a big step towards decarbonisation in the procurement of raw materials. prePATINA, RHEINZINK's product line with the pre-weathered surface, is now prePATINA ECO ZINC. We use the low-carbon zinc for this purpose.
How is CO2 reduction achieved? A large part of the carbon footprint of RHEINZINK products is generated in the supply chain, particularly during the extraction of raw materials. To reduce this footprint, we source our raw material zinc for the ECO ZINC product line from a Scandinavian supplier that mines and processes zinc using renewable energy. This means that zinc can be produced and supplied in a CO₂-reduced manner. The amount of CO₂ saved is allocated to the products in the ECO ZINC line via mass balancing. In this way, these products contribute to a reduction in CO₂ emissions without changing the product quality or properties.
A future proof material, Titanium zinc is characterised by an exceptionally long service life of up to 100 years. This longevity contributes significantly to its environmental friendliness, as fewer resources are required for replacement or repair. Thanks to the natural formation of a protective patina, the material remains durable for decades without additional maintenance. These properties also apply to our prePATINA ECO ZINC product line. The long service life and durability of titanium zinc make it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious construction projects.
With a smaller CO2 footprint than the previous prePATINA product line and the proven advantages of titanium zinc – such as 100 % recyclability, exceptionally long service life and almost completely maintenance-free – prePATINA ECO ZINC is the ideal material for the future. The emission in the entire manufacturing process is only 1.85 kg CO2 per kg of zinc. The conversion will save us more than 36,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. By comparison, this is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of a small town with 4,500 inhabitants."
This is why we have firmly integrated sustainability into our corporate strategy. With prePATINA ECO ZINC, we are taking another important step forward on the path of our sustainability strategy. Not by offsetting, but very genuine with real renewable energies.")