No, not immediately. We cannot guarantee that your device is made exclusively from SteelPlus. But we do have independent bodies confirm that we incorporate the same amount of SteelPlus into our overall production process. This allows us to gradually increase the total amount of SteelPlus in production and, together with you, reduce CO_2e emissions during the manufacture of the appliances. You will receive written confirmation of the stainless steel content of your purchased appliance and thus the amount of CO_2e saved during stainless steel production.

We all have a great interest in reducing CO_2e emissions in order to counteract global warming. MKN is committed, takes responsibility and aligns its strategic corporate goals towards carbon neutrality in the future. MKN SteelPlus is our solution to significantly reduce the CO_2e footprint in professional kitchens, as stainless steel is the main component in professional kitchens. MKN currently offers the option for FlexiCombi^® and FlexiChef^®.

Currently, CO_2e reduced stainless steel is not yet available in all qualities and quantities, so we are not yet able to switch completely to SteelPlus.

We enable our customers to reduce their own CO_2e footprint.  When ordering SteelPlus, MKN undertakes to purchase the respective quantity of stainless steel (including offcuts) from SteelPlus and to use it in its products. This reduces the CO_2e footprint in line with the amount of stainless steel used in the appliance. With the mass balance or quantity equalization method used, we can offer you a reduction in CO_2e emissions at low additional cost (approx. 1% of the appliance price, depending on the appliance). The mass balancing we carry out is monitored and certified annually by an independent body.

An independent auditing company audits the mass balance sheet once a year and confirms its correctness in the annual report. We are also working towards official certification by an independent auditing body, which monitors and confirms the process.

Sources: *Manufacturer certificate **ISSF report, based on 30% scrap *** 304 grade Stainless Steel Carbon Footprint Comparison, EU, Indonesia and China 2022-07-07 R Gyllenram and W Wei, Kobolde & Partners AB 1

Yes, you will receive written confirmation of the CO_2e emission savings achieved as a result of your order with MKN SteelPlus.

Example:

You purchase an MKN premium appliance with a stainless steel content of e.g. 150 kg:

If MKN SteelPlus is used, the CO_2e footprint of the stainless steel in this example is reduced by 119.25 kg CO_2e . This CO_2e saving is confirmed to you.

MKN SteelPlus uses a very high proportion of recycled stainless steel. Average stainless steel produced in Europe already has a high recycling value of approx. 90%. The recycling value of MKN SteelPlus is even higher at approx. 98%. This means that almost one hundred percent of SteelPlus stainless steel has already been used as stainless steel. It is therefore particularly clean and sustainable because only 2% primary raw materials need to be added. MKN SteelPlus is manufactured within the EU using state-of-the-art production methods and low-CO_2e electricity.

MKN SteelPlus is an option that is actively supported by MKN, so that the additional price is only approx. 1% of the appliance price. The exact value depends on the amount of stainless steel used, which varies depending on the appliance type.