Elcowire+Doncaster Cables

LOW-CARBON COPPER CABLES

For cable solution EV Ultra®

A collaboration between Elcowire and Doncaster Cables

CUTTING EMISSIONS BY UP TO

50%

Doncaster Cables have chosen to use Low-carbon Copper from Swedenbased company Elcowire for its cable solution EV Ultra®. The lowered CO2-emissions in the Low-carbon Copper that will be used for the entire charging cable, will help to electrify Britain.

EV Ultra®: Power and data connectivity combined in one cable Hard wired data connectivity is a superior and secure alternative to using WiFi, resulting in a faster, neater and easier installation process. Available in both PVC Tuff-Sheath and SWA variants.

The introduction of Low-carbon Copper is a significant step for both, contributing in a significant way towards society’s goal of zero emissions by 2050.

Both companies add their expertise to this cable solution – Low-carbon Copper causes less than half of the carbon emissions over its processes from cradle to gate, compared to the global average footprint for standard copper. The collaboration between Elcowire and Doncaster Cables goes back more than 40 years.

When calculating the low-carbon copper footprint, all the parts of the products lifecycle, from sourcing the copper, manufacturing the copper wire and producing the final cable to recycling is covered.

encapsulating them in a double sheathed design. Whilst especially helpful in the installation of electric vehicle charge points, the cables also provide benefits in other electrical systems where power and data are required, including but not limited to gate entry, CCTV, caravan parks and home offices. These cables are designed to be installed in air, clipped to surface, on cable tray/ladder and direct burial. The cables are also third party approved by the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC).

The carbon emissions reductions from using Low-carbon Copper include:

Step 1: Copper mining process

Step 2: Producing the copper wire rod (Elcowire)

Step 3: Producing the ready-to-use cable EV Ultra® (Doncaster Cables)

Read more about the emissions reductions on next page.

WHAT IS LOW-CARBON COPPER AND HOW IS IT ACHIEVED?

The copper cathodes that Elcowire uses in its production comes from mines and smelters that has developed their sustainability agenda and have very low carbon footprint. These suppliers has undergone a substantial transformation due to electrification and automation of various stages in the process.

The Low-carbon Copper has also been made possible by a very efficient ore concentration process and a world-class green energy mix.

”Elcowire sets an example by producing semifinished and finished products that have a low impact on nature and the climate. We are proud to be in the lead for this transition,” says Paul Gustavsson, Elcowire’s CEO.

EV-ULTRA® INNOVATIVE CABLE SOLUTION

EV-Ultra® provides a quicker, neater an easier solution for electricians who are looking to install power and data. The cable combines power conductor with either 2 core signal or 4 pair data cables, whilst

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How the carbon footprint is lowered in the EV Ultra® cables:

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The first part of the process behind Lowcarbon Copper takes place in the north of Sweden. Elcowire’s suppliers has developed an efficient mining process with electrified vehicles and only fossil-free energy sources –mainly from hydropower – throughout its lean, and very efficient processes. Finally, there are also sustainable transports to Elcowire’s facilities.

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An electrified train travels 1,350 km through Sweden to deliver the raw material, copper cathodes, to copper solutions company Elcowire’s advanced production facility where the Low-carbon Copper wires to be used in the final cable solution are produced.

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Deliveries in the UK and all over the world through fast access to all major business regions.

The third step takes place at cable manufacturer Doncaster Cables in Doncaster where the Lowcarbon Copper wire is drawn to the desired dimension in a lean production method with sustainable measures taken in consideration in all means regarding energy, water, waste and recycling.

A BREAKTHROUGH FOR LOW-CARBON COPPER

An important step toward the net-zero vision for carbon emissions in the European society

ELCOWIRE’S LEAN PRODUCTION

Elcowire Helsingborg adds value all the way through the process from cathodes through wire rod to profiles. A highly knowledgeable work force creates products for an electrified future.

Our internal transports are electrified and we recycle excess energy. Automation and integrated machine connection reduces waste and downtime and thereby are more energy efficicent.

Safety and sustainability as guiding lights for everything the company does. In daily operations, work is guided by lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

DONCASTER CABLES’ LEAN PRODUCTION

The cable making plant is equipped with modern equipment; from wire drawing and compound manufacture through to the subsequent cable manufacturing processes to achieve the finished product.

Extensive manufacturing capabilities and versatility enable manufacturing of an extensive product range. A range which not only covers cables manufactured to meet British, European and International Standards; but also, through research and development with our customers, Doncaster Cables can manufacture to customer specific specifications.

Q&A about Elcowire’s Low-carbon Copper products

”WHAT IS ELCOWIRE

LOW-CARBON COPPER?”

Our Low-carbon Copper has less than half of the global average CO 2 emissions per kg of copper quoted by the International Copper Association (ICA).

”WHO BENEFITS FROM ELCOWIRE’S LOW-CARBON COPPER OFFERING?”

We are offering Low-carbon Copper to customers that value an efficient improvement supporting policies and fulfilling obligations for lowering their CO 2 footprint.

”HOW CAN YOUR NUMBERS BE LOWER THAN AVERAGE?”

The mines and smelters where our copper cathodes are produced achieve a lower CO2 footprint than the industry average due to higher efficiency and level of electrification, in combination with fossil-free energy sources.

”WHERE ARE THE ELCOWIRE LOW-CARBON COPPER CATHODES PRODUCED?”

Our Low-carbon Copper cathodes are produced in the north parts of Scandinavia.

”WHAT DO YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR CO 2 FOOTPRINT?”

When calculating the CO 2 footprint, Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions have been included. All categories in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol with a relevant impact on the final carbon footprint from cradle-to-Elcowire gate are included.

”HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT THE NUMBERS ARE CORRECT?”

The footprint has been calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol Product Standard and ISO 14064-3 with support from Sphera. It has also been verified to comply with the GHG Protocol and reviewed according to the principles of ISO 14064-3 by a third party, Intertek.

LOW-CARBON COPPER FACTS & FIGURES

The significantly lower CO 2 emissions of the Low-carbon Copper are verified through several validation processes.

LESS THAN HALF OF THE GLOBAL AVERAGE CO 2 EMISSIONS PER KG OF COPPER QUOTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL COPPER ASSOCIATION (ICA).

The reporting protocol that was used for verification is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol – Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard. The product was also validated and reviewed against the general principles in ISO 14064-3 Standard (Greenhouse Gases – Part 3: Specification with Guidance for the Validation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Assertions)

VALIDATED PROCESS FOR LOW-CARBON COPPER

The production of copper from cradle-to-Elcowiregate includes mining and milling, transportation, smelting, casting, rolling and refining. GHG emissions from mining and milling include all three scopes. Smelting, casting, rolling and refining include scope 1 and 2, while transportation and all other input materials used in the process of producing metals generate scope 3 emissions also included in the calculation.

As one of the leading European suppliers of copper products, we are committed to sustainable copper sourcing.

We are developing advanced technologies to provide outstanding energy-saving products with maximum useful life to enable sustainable solutions.”

PAUL GUSTAVSSON, CEO ELCOWIRE GROUP

As the largest British owned manufacturer of general wiring cables and flexible cords we are proud to announce the inclusion of Low-carbon Copper in our EV-Ultra products, and want all of our customers to be aware that Low-carbon Copper is available on our entire range of manufactured products”

AARON WALSTOW, DIRECTOR DONCASTER CABLES

SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION FORTHCOMING

has been developed during 2022 for Elcowire’s products including Low-carbon Copper with the market’s lowest environmental footprint. This footprint will be verified through a mass balance-based self-declaration according to ISO 14021.

EPDs are standardized documents for displaying the environmental impacts of the company’s copper products across its entire lifecycle. They provide a base for accurate environmental and climate calculations in customer operations. With the use of Low-carbon Copper products, Elcowire becomes a crucial partner for the customers’ achievement of their sustainability goals.

The aim of Elcowire’s EPD and self-declaration is to help clarify the environmental performance of a product from a life-cycle perspective, in a transparent, objective and standardized way. It will include not only a climate declaration, but are also detailing greenhouse gas emissions and acidification, as well as resource consumption etc.

Elcowire uses mass balance in its self-declaration

The Mass Balance calculations to be used by

Elcowire in the self-declaration according to ISO 14021 is an approach that enables manufacturers to increase the circularity of products without making complicated changes of their production infrastructure.

In a typical mass balance calculation, sustainable materials as well as other materials are mixed within the production environment, causing them to no longer be traceable directly to the source. However, by tracking the amount of each input material and the amount of product output, it is possible to estimate the amount of each input material that is used in the production of the final product.

The calculated emissions from 1 kg of Low-carbon Copper from Elcowire is 1.7 kg. This is equal to less than half of the global average emissions from 1 kg of copper.

When calculating the footprint, Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions have been included, i.e. all categories in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol with a relevant impact on the final product carbon footprint, from cradle to Elcowire gate.

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CONTACTS

Elcowire Group AB

Box 914, SE-251 09 Helsingborg, Sweden

Phone: +46 (0)42 195300 elcowire.com

Doncaster Cables Millfield Industrial Estate

Arksey Lane, Bentley Doncaster, DN5 0SJ Phone: +44 (0)1302 821700 doncastercables.com