Steel Dynamics Launches Lower-Embodied-Carbon Steel Products: Bioedge and Edge

SDI Expands Its Low-Carbon Steel Portfolio with Bioedge and Edge

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has launched Bioedge and Edge, two new lower-embodied-carbon steel products aimed at helping industries meet decarbonization targets. With these additions, SDI strengthens its leadership in sustainable steelmaking, targeting sectors including automotive, construction, renewable energy, and infrastructure.

Both products are manufactured using electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, a process that significantly reduces carbon intensity compared to traditional blast furnaces. SDI further offsets Scope 2 emissions by pairing its production with Green-e Energy-certified renewable energy certificates or emission-free nuclear energy certificates. This approach supports customers looking to source steel with a lower environmental footprint.

Bioedge: Renewable Biocarbon Driving Sustainable Steelmaking

The Bioedge line takes SDI’s sustainability push even further. The product replaces anthracite with renewable biocarbon, cutting Scope 1 emissions during the EAF steelmaking process. SDI sources the renewable biocarbon from SDI Biocarbon Solutions, a joint venture that is 75 percent owned by SDI and 25 percent by Minnesota-based Aymium.

Aymium’s patented biocarbon technology utilizes sustainably sourced biomass from non-usable wood. These bioproducts are carbon-negative and can replace fossil fuels like coal and coke without changes to existing industrial processes. The result is a low-carbon steel solution that helps companies decarbonize their supply chains without compromising on quality or performance.

According to SDI Chairman and CEO Mark D. Millett, the launch of Bioedge and Edge reinforces SDI’s position as a “global leader in lower-embodied-carbon steel production.” He emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation and circular manufacturing as key enablers of its sustainability vision.

SuperMetalPrice Commentary:

Steel Dynamics’ move to commercialize lower-embodied-carbon steel through Bioedge and Edge underscores a clear industry shift toward decarbonized materials. By integrating renewable energy certificates and biocarbon technology, SDI sets a new benchmark for sustainable steelmaking in North America.

SuperMetalPrice analysts expect rising demand from automotive OEMs and renewable infrastructure developers seeking to align with Scope 3 reduction targets. As global steelmakers race to decarbonize, SDI’s scalable model—combining EAF production with renewable inputs—positions the company as a serious contender in the green steel market.