OREANDA-NEWS. April 10, 2013. ArcelorMittal USA has been honoured by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy with the 2013 ENERGY STAR® Award for Sustained Excellence. This is the sixth year in a row that our company has been recognised for its efforts to reduce energy intensity.

"The EPA is recognising ArcelorMittal USA for earning EPA’s highest ENERGY STAR award - the 2013 Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award,” said Bob Perciasepe, Acting Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “ArcelorMittal USA leads the field with its commitment to energy efficiency and demonstrates how all Americans can save energy, save money, and create a healthier environment.”

During 2012, ArcelorMittal USA expanded its energy programme to include our ore mining operations throughout the country, as well as plants throughout the Americas region. In 2012, ArcelorMittal USA achieved approximately a 1.87 percent reduction in energy intensity, which is the equivalent of powering 141,648 homes for a year. 

“ArcelorMittal is honoured to be recognised as an ENERGY STAR partner for the past six years, a distinction that truly exemplifies our commitment to producing safe, sustainable steel,” said Mike Rippey, president and CEO, ArcelorMittal USA

P.S. Venkat, CEO, ArcelorMittal Long Carbon North America, agrees. “By continuing to identify and implement innovative energy solutions, we will further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect the environment and natural resources, and improve the sustainability of our operations.”