At IPOA, we believe that sustainability and industry go hand in hand. As Norway's largest steel contractor, we have a responsibility to reduce our environmental footprint and contribute to a greener future. That's why we focus on developing and delivering sustainable steel solutions – structures that reduce emissions, streamline resource use and stand securely for generations.
IPOA is proud to deliver Norway's first climate-neutral steel building. Through innovative use of materials, energy-efficient production methods and carefully selected subcontractors, we help our customers reduce CO₂ emissions from their projects. Climate-neutral buildings from IPOA not only make a significant environmental contribution, but also provide a competitive advantage in the market.
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions throughout the value chain
Energy-efficient production methods
Documented climate neutrality through third-party certifications
Using the right amount of steel in the right place is about more than cost control – it’s about sustainability. Our engineers and designers optimize designs to minimize material waste, reduce weight and save the environment. Less material use means lower emissions, less waste and more efficient construction processes.
Innovative design and optimization
Reduced material waste through advanced design
Cost-effectiveness combined with environmental benefits
Steel is one of the world's most recyclable materials, and IPOA takes this one step further. We prioritize suppliers who use recycled steel, and we ourselves ensure that residual materials from production are recycled efficiently. By using recycled and recyclable steel, we contribute to a circular economy with lower resource use and less environmental impact.
Prioritizing recycled raw materials
Efficient reuse of residual materials from our own production
Contribution to circular economy and sustainable material choices
In the debate around sustainable material choices, steel is often put in a bad light compared to, among other things, wood.
This is despite the fact that steel is the only material that is currently 100% recycled and with at least as good quality. From a life cycle perspective, steel is a very durable and environmentally friendly material. It has a long lifespan and is easy to maintain, dismantle and recycle.
There is a lot of work being done in the steel industry to produce steel in a more sustainable way, and we at IPOA are continuously working to become a "green" innovator that can offer increasingly climate-friendly and sustainable steel.
One of the ways we can do that is by climate compensation.
Through the Norwegian Steel Association's environmental scheme "Green Steel", it is possible for IPOA to environmentally compensate for our entire delivery. For example, when we deliver to Gumpens Skadesenter, in collaboration with local smallholders in Bolivia, trees will be planted that absorb as much CO2 equivalents as our steel delivery releases into the atmosphere.
IPOA is continuously working on certification of our products, processes and facilities. Our environmental certificates document that we meet strict requirements for sustainability, climate and environmentally friendly production. For our customers, this means security that choosing IPOA is a choice for both the environment and quality.
Certification according to recognized standards
Regular external audit and documentation
Visible and measurable environmental work
