Sustainability has become a fundamental pillar for the construction industry, and Green Steel emerges as an essential innovation to reduce the environmental impact of metal structures. Focused on decarbonization and the use of renewable energy, this new approach is transforming how steel is produced and used.
Green Steel and Marko Roll-on
Roll-on is the exclusive Metal Roofing System created and developed by Marko. Applicable to different spans and load conditions, it meets the requirements of a wide range of buildings, including industrial facilities, commercial projects, gymnasiums, and others. It is patented in several countries and holds national and international certifications, such as FM Global and ICC-ES, attesting to its quality and performance.
From a sustainability perspective, Roll-on was designed to enable energy savings, rainwater reuse, the installation of solar panels on the roof, and multiple thermal and acoustic comfort solutions.
Recently, its new version Roll-on Green Steel introduced the possibility of using Green Steel, a reduced-carbon-emission material, as its primary raw material, firmly establishing it as a solution aligned with environmental protection.
Marko became a pioneer in producing and executing Brazil’s first metal roofing project using Green Steel.
The company’s first Green Steel project was completed in São João do Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, a distribution center covering 126,000 m².
Projects that use Roll-on Green Steel receive the XCarb™ certificate, and the carbon savings are transferred to the client company.
This represents the result of collective efforts throughout the entire supply chain toward building and operating spaces with a more environmentally responsible approach.
What is Green Steel?
Green Steel is produced using technologies that minimize or eliminate the use of fossil fuels, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. Unlike conventional steel, which relies on coal in the iron ore smelting process, Green Steel uses green hydrogen and renewable electricity during manufacturing, making it a more ecological and efficient solution.