*Scope 1,2,3 - Option
SteelPlus is a low CO₂e stainless steel option for MKN appliances - with identical material properties, but lower CO₂e emissions in production.
Sustainable decision-making in professional kitchens focuses on long-term outcomes and impact: material, durability and investment reliability.
By using SteelPlus, MKN reduces CO₂e during production of the stainless steel* used in a transparent, understandable and measurable manner. These savings are generated even before the appliances go operational and are clearly documented and confirmed for each configured appliance.
SteelPlus therefore ensures measurable savings without CO₂ compensation (offsetting), green washing or compromising the daily kitchen routine.
* The reduction in CO₂e emissions refers exclusively to the manufacture of the stainless steel used(Scope 1–3)
The film shows how SteelPlus originates, why a genuine reduction in CO₂e emissions is decisive and how this material contributes to sustainable professional kitchens.
Emission values for the production of 1 tonne of stainless steel
SteelPlus is not a new material, but a low CO₂e grade of the proven MKN stainless steel. Its use is optional within the scope of a tested mass balance procedure.
This low carbon emissions stainless steel flows into the overall production and the resulting reduction in emissions is shown transparently and allocated to respective customer orders.
MKN thereby ensures implementation of a genuine, transparent and industrially scalable reduction in CO₂e emissions - without restrictions in quality, function or availability.
SteelPlus doesn't make any difference to your operations - but a measurable difference in impact.
No, not immediately. We cannot guarantee that your device is made exclusively from SteelPlus. But we do have independent bodies confirm that we incorporate the same amount of SteelPlus into our overall production process. This allows us to gradually increase the total amount of SteelPlus in production and, together with you, reduce CO2 e emissions during the manufacture of the appliances. You will receive written confirmation of the stainless steel content of your purchased appliance and thus the amount of CO2 e saved during stainless steel production.
We all have a great interest in reducing CO2 e emissions in order to counteract global warming. MKN is committed, takes responsibility and aligns its strategic corporate goals towards carbon neutrality in the future. MKN SteelPlus is our solution to significantly reduce the CO2 e footprint in professional kitchens, as stainless steel is the main component in professional kitchens. MKN currently offers the option for FlexiCombi® and FlexiChef®.
Currently, CO2 e reduced stainless steel is not yet available in all qualities and quantities, so we are not yet able to switch completely to SteelPlus.
We enable our customers to reduce their own CO2 e footprint. When ordering SteelPlus, MKN undertakes to purchase the respective quantity of stainless steel (including offcuts) from SteelPlus and to use it in its products. This reduces the CO2 e footprint in line with the amount of stainless steel used in the appliance. With the mass balance or quantity equalization method used, we can offer you a reduction in CO2 e emissions at low additional cost. The mass balancing we carry out is monitored and certified annually by an independent body.
An independent auditing company audits the mass balance sheet once a year and confirms its correctness in the annual report. We are also working towards official certification by an independent auditing body, which monitors and confirms the process.
Where is the stainless steel produced? | How much CO₂e is emitted per ton of stainless steel during production? | How much CO₂e is emitted per ton of stainless steel during the production of MKN SteelPlus? | How high is the reduction in CO₂e emissions compared to MKN SteelPlus ? |
Europe (MKN classic stainless steel) | Ø 1,855 tons*** | Ø 1,06 tons* | Over 40% |
Worldwide | Ø 6,82 tons** | Over 80% | |
China | Ø 8,52 tons*** | Over 85% |
Sources: *Manufacturer certificate **ISSF report, based on 30% scrap *** 304 grade Stainless Steel Carbon Footprint Comparison, EU, Indonesia and China 2022-07-07 R Gyllenram and W Wei, Kobolde & Partners AB 1
Yes, you will receive written confirmation of the CO2 e emission savings achieved as a result of your order with MKN SteelPlus.
Example:
You purchase an MKN premium appliance with a stainless steel content of e.g. 150 kg:
| Stainless steel content | CO₂e footprint with classic stainless steel | CO₂e footprint at MKN SteelPlus | CO₂e savings with MKN SteelPlus |
1kg stainless steel
| 1,00 kg
| 1,885 kg
| 1,06 kg
| 0,825 kg
|
Example product
| 150,00 kg
| 278,25 kg
| 159,00 kg
| 119,25 kg
|
If MKN SteelPlus is used, the CO2 e footprint of the stainless steel in this example is reduced by 119.25 kg CO2 e. This CO2 e saving is confirmed to you.
There is a form for this, which you fill out and send back to MKN by email. MKN will send you a confirmation for each appliance with details of the stainless steel content and your CO2 e savings.
One form must be completed for each device and you will also receive a confirmation for each device.
DOWNLOAD FORM
Fill out this form completely and send it to : steelplus@mkn.de
MKN SteelPlus uses a very high proportion of recycled stainless steel. Average stainless steel produced in Europe already has a high recycling value of approx. 90%. The recycling value of MKN SteelPlus is even higher at approx. 98%. This means that almost one hundred percent of SteelPlus stainless steel has already been used as stainless steel. It is therefore particularly clean and sustainable because only 2% primary raw materials need to be added. MKN SteelPlus is manufactured within the EU using state-of-the-art production methods and low-CO2 e electricity.
MKN SteelPlus is an option that is actively supported by MKN, so that the additional price is only approx. 1% of the appliance price. The exact value depends on the amount of stainless steel used, which varies depending on the appliance type.
The SteelPlus option is currently available for the FlexiChef® family, the FlexiCombi® family, and the entire new OPTIMA line.
Of course, our MKN employees are well trained and are available to answer your questions. You can also send your question to the following e-mail address and you will receive an answer as soon as possible.
steelplus@mkn.de
