Recently, Hebei Yongyang Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. successfully completed the carbon footprint assessment of its flat steel series products and officially obtained the product carbon footprint certification certificate issued by the China Environmental United Certification Center. This marks another key advancement for the company in building a green manufacturing system and promoting the low-carbon transformation of its products throughout their entire lifecycle.



This certification covers a series of products including spring flat steel and forklift flat steel, with the accounting boundary spanning the entire lifecycle from raw material acquisition, transportation, and production to energy consumption—"cradle to gate"—systematically assessing the carbon emission levels at each stage. Conducting the carbon footprint assessment not only enables the company to better respond to market demands for low-carbon products but also provides downstream customers with clear carbon emission data support, helping them optimize carbon accounting, comply with international green trade rules, and promote collaborative carbon reduction across the industrial chain.

In recent years, Yongyang Special Steel has taken advantage of its overall relocation to systematically promote the deep integration of green and intelligent development. The company adheres to the principle of "investment first, leading the industry in indicators, and equipment that remains up-to-date for ten years," having invested a total of 1.3 billion yuan to introduce internationally advanced energy-saving and environmentally friendly equipment. It integrates technologies such as activated coke dry desulfurization and denitrification to achieve ultra-low emissions. Through measures such as constructing photovoltaic projects in the plant area, utilizing efficient waste heat, and promoting electric heavy trucks and dedicated railway lines, the company continuously optimizes its energy and transportation structure. The company has also built Hebei Province's first "5G+ fully connected digital factory," connecting over 10,000 pieces of equipment through an integrated platform, achieving a 25% increase in production efficiency and a significant reduction in overall energy consumption. Building on this foundation, the company, relying on its provincial-level R&D platform and industry-academia-research cooperation, has successfully developed green and high-performance products such as long-life ultra-high-strength spring flat steel. It actively promotes Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for its main products, participates in the formulation of green steel evaluation standards, and has been recognized as a "National Green Factory," becoming a benchmark enterprise for green and low-carbon transformation in the steel industry.

Under the policy background of the country's continuous promotion of the "dual-carbon" strategy and the establishment and improvement of product carbon footprint management systems, carbon footprint certification is not only a reflection of a company's green competitiveness but also an important tool for addressing international carbon barriers and expanding market space. Yongyang Special Steel's certification is a significant achievement resulting from the company's proactive commitment to low-carbon production and its promotion of green management across the entire supply chain. Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen its research and application of green and low-carbon technologies, deepen cooperation with upstream and downstream partners in the industry chain, promote the sustainable and high-quality development of the steel industry, and actively contribute to addressing global climate change.