ArcelorMittal launches ‘XCarb™ innovation fund’

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ArcelorMittal has announced the launch of the XCarb™ innovation fund, earmarking up to $100 million annually for investment in companies developing technologies aimed at achieving net zero carbon steelmaking. This initiative is part of ArcelorMittal's broader XCarb™ sustainability strategy, which targets substantial reductions in carbon emissions. Companies are required to present technologies that are commercially scalable and applicable to steelmaking. The fund will be overseen by an investment committee led by the CEO, focusing on transformative technologies.

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• Launch of the XCarb™ innovation fund with a budget of up to $100 million annually.
• Focus on investing in scalable technologies that may help achieve net zero carbon steelmaking.
• Part of a broader sustainability initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions in steel production.

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17 March 2021 11:30 CET

ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) today announces it is launching the ‘XCarb™ innovation fund’, which anticipates investing up to $100 million annually in companies developing technologies with the potential to support and accelerate the transition to net zero carbon steelmaking. The fund is a part of ArcelorMittal’s wider XCarb™ sustainability initiative launched today to drive progress towards carbon neutral steel.

To be eligible for funding, companies must be developing directly applicable, commercially scalable technologies that offer strong potential to decarbonise the steelmaking process. 

The fund will be governed by an investment committee, comprising senior executive management members from functions and segments across the Company’s global operations and chaired by the CEO. 

The ‘XCarb™ innovation fund’ will invest in a diversified portfolio of companies to ensure it captures the best and most important technologies under development.

Commenting, Aditya Mittal, CEO, ArcelorMittal, said:

“Having set a target of reaching net zero by 2050, progressing our efforts to reduce the carbon intensity of the steel we produce is central to our long-term strategy. The heart of these efforts lie in the work we are undertaking to develop and deploy several breakthrough steelmaking technologies.  We believe these can make carbon-neutral steelmaking a reality. Deployment of the technologies is progressing well, with industrial scale pilot plants scheduled to commence production next year.

“The fund we have launched today adds an exciting, complementary new element to our CO₂ technology strategy. We will be seeking to support emerging companies that are pioneering new potentially transformative technologies. It is a further sign of our commitment to aiding the development of technologies which can help to support the decarbonisation of our company and our industry.”

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About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 17 countries. In 2020, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $53.3 billion and crude steel production of 71.5 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 58.0 million metric tonnes.

Our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.

ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit: http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/

Contact information ArcelorMittal Investor Relations
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Bonds/Credit E-mail	+33 171 921 026 investor.relations@arcelormittal.com
Contact information ArcelorMittal Corporate Communications
Paul Weigh Tel: E-mail:	+44 20 3214 2419 press@arcelormittal.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of the XCarb™ innovation fund by ArcelorMittal?

The XCarb™ innovation fund aims to invest up to $100 million annually in companies developing technologies for net zero carbon steelmaking.

How much is ArcelorMittal investing in the XCarb™ innovation fund?

ArcelorMittal plans to invest up to $100 million annually through the XCarb™ innovation fund.

What technologies are eligible for funding from the XCarb™ innovation fund?

Eligible technologies must be commercially scalable and directly applicable to decarbonising the steelmaking process.

Who oversees the XCarb™ innovation fund?

An investment committee comprising senior executives from ArcelorMittal, chaired by the CEO, will oversee the fund.

What is ArcelorMittal's goal related to carbon emissions?

ArcelorMittal has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.