Published on 19 Jun 2024 on Zacks · via Yahoo Finance

BASF (BASFY) and Siemens Unveil Biomass Circuit Breaker

BASF SE BASFY and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have announced the introduction of the first electrical safety product incorporating components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now manufactured using BASF’s Ultramid BMBcert and Ultradur BMBcert, where fossil feedstock at the start of the value chain is replaced with biomethane from renewable sources like agricultural waste. These materials maintain the same quality and performance as traditional plastics. This shift in production is projected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 270 tons annually. By choosing these products, customers support a circular economy and a sustainable future.

This initiative aligns with Siemens' sustainability goals within its DEGREE framework, targeting decarbonization and resource efficiency. Siemens aims for a 90% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and plans to apply a Robust Eco Design to all relevant product families by that year. Siemens will soon extend the use of sustainable materials across its broader SIRIUS industrial controls portfolio. Alongside product design, features and manufacturing processes, material choices are crucial for reducing carbon emissions and conserving resources. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker complies with the Siemens EcoTech label, providing comprehensive insights into environmental performance. Most of its housing and functional parts are made from biomass-balanced plastic and it consumes less power over its lifetime compared with its predecessor.