India’s First Green Steel: ARS Steel, Epic Group, sentra.world Unveil Nation’s First Eco-Friendly TMT Bars

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3: In a pioneering step towards sustainable infrastructure, ARS Steel has successfully delivered India’s first green TMT bar to Trimetro Group for the construction of Epic Group’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This marks a major milestone in India’s construction sector and its commitment to net-zero goals, incorporating eco-friendly building practices and cutting-edge technology.

Epic Group, a global leader in sustainable fashion headquartered in Hong Kong, is investing INR 377 crore to establish a green manufacturing facility in India. The facility, designed to be Net Zero in energy and water usage, aims to set a new standard for industrial sustainability in the country. A key component of this green initiative is the use of ARS Steel’s ultra-low emission TMT bars, supported by sentra.world, a technology-driven startup dedicated to decarbonizing industrial manufacturing.

India’s unique leadership in defining “green steel” is highlighted in this project. According to national standards, steel with an emission intensity below 1.6 tCO₂/tfs qualifies as 5-star rated. With a national average emission intensity around 2.5 tCO₂/tcs, ARS Steel has set an industry benchmark by achieving an emission intensity of 0.59 tCO₂/tfs. This makes ARS Steel’s TMT bars four times greener than the national average and positions them among the lowest-emission steel producers in the country.

By opting for ARS Steel’s green steel, Epic Group has reduced the embodied carbon emissions of their building by approximately 20%, transitioning from the traditional blast furnace method to the cleaner, electric route of steel production. This collaboration marks a significant contribution to India’s sustainable industrial landscape, where reducing carbon footprints is a growing priority.

sentra.world, which plays a vital role in this sustainable supply chain, offers a real-time emissions monitoring system and AI-powered quality control to ensure carbon transparency across the entire production and delivery process. Their technology allows for detailed, order-wise insights into grade chemistry and carbon emissions, ensuring full transparency and aiding the creation of circular supply chains in the construction industry.

Ranjan Mahtani, Founder & Chairman of Epic Group, emphasized, “Sustainability is central to our operations at Epic. By collaborating with ARS Steel and leveraging the expertise of sentra.world, we’ve significantly reduced our carbon footprint without compromising on quality. This initiative sets new benchmarks for eco-friendly construction in India, not just for the fashion sector, but for global sustainability efforts.”

ARS Steel, which prides itself on supplying India’s first green steel TMT bars, is committed to advancing both quality and sustainability. Ashwani Kumar Bhatia, Managing Director of ARS Steel, shared, “This partnership with Epic Group and sentra.world is a significant step towards a greener future. Our steel not only strengthens buildings but also reduces environmental impact, setting new standards for net-zero construction.”

Harsh Choudhry, Co-founder & CEO of sentra.world, added, “Our mission is to empower industries to measure, mitigate, and monetize their carbon emissions using technology. Facilitating this green steel supply chain has been a milestone for us, offering transparency and setting a new precedent for sustainable procurement in India.”

ARS 550D TMT Bars, supplied by ARS Steel, are renowned for their superior strength, high ductility, and low sulfur and phosphorus content. These bars are manufactured using over 98% recycled steel, renewable energy, and zero fossil fuels, aligning perfectly with the project’s commitment to environmental sustainability.