Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF collaborated to incorporate biomass-balanced plastics into Siemens’ SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker. The innovative approach replaces fossil feedstock with biomethane derived from renewable sources like agricultural waste, using BASF’s Ultramid® BMBcertTM and Ultradur® BMBcertTM materials.
The sustainable materials maintain the same quality and performance as traditional plastics and are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 270 tons annually.
The initiative aligns with Siemens’ sustainability goals under its DEGREE framework, which includes significant decarbonization and resource efficiency targets. Siemens aims for a 90 percent reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and the implementation of robust eco-design for all relevant product families by the same year.
In the coming months, Siemens plans to extend the use of sustainable materials across its broader SIRIUS industrial controls portfolio. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources, supported by the recently introduced Siemens EcoTech label, which provides insights into the environmental performance of their products.
Andreas Matthé, CEO of Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, emphasized the importance of resource-efficient and circular products in improving asset performance and reliability. He highlighted BASF as a crucial partner in advancing sustainable plastics innovations.
Martin Jung, President of BASF Performance Materials, noted that the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker, used in BASF’s production plants, enhances motor efficiency and reliability, thus contributing to both companies’ sustainability objectives.
The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker, featuring sustainable plastic components, will debut at the ACHEMA trade fair in Frankfurt, June 10-14, 2024, showcasing Siemens’ commitment to innovative, eco-friendly solutions.
