Press Releases | Feb 8, 2022

Algoma Steel’s Environmental Open House

Algoma Steel invites members of the public to their Environmental Open House:
Monday, February 28, 2022
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Northern Community Centre
556 Goulais Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma Steel has committed to transitioning its manufacturing process from the integrated basic oxygen steelmaking route to electric arc steelmaking. This process change will shrink Algoma’s environmental footprint dramatically, with an expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70%, positioning Algoma as one of the leading producers of green steel in North America.

To manage this transition Algoma Steel is applying for new environmental compliance approvals and site specific standards to govern the transition period based on the planned progressive shutdown of equipment and facilities associated with the transition to electric arc furnace steelmaking. Current details on these Environmental Compliance Approval and Site Specific Standard applications will be shared with the community at the Open House.

For more information on Algoma’s environmental management program, visit www.algoma.com or call 705.945.4568. Environmental Open House exhibits will be posted to the site on March 1, 2022.

Proof of vaccination and identification will be required upon entry, masks must be worn at all times, and a physical distance of 2 meters must be maintained where possible.

About Algoma Steel Group Inc.

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma is a leading Canadian producer of high-quality plate and sheet steel products, proudly supporting critical sectors including energy, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Guided by a purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada.

With the transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking and a modernized plate mill, Algoma is redefining how steel is made in Canada. Powered by Ontario’s clean electricity grid, this transformation represents one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70% once fully transitioned. These advancements provide stability for continued investment in diversification projects aligned with Canada’s evolving needs.

This new chapter also introduces Volta™, the brand for all steel produced through Algoma’s EAF technology. Volta delivers the same trusted performance customers rely on, with significantly lower emissions—produced safely, sustainably, and proudly in Canada.

Building on more than a century of steelmaking expertise, Algoma continues to invest in its people, processes, and technologies to strengthen domestic supply chains and deliver responsible, Canadian-made steel that helps build a better tomorrow.

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