Paris 2024 had set the framework in which we had to work – prioritising sustainability alongside a bold ambition to halve the carbon footprint of the Games. We wanted to build on that and showcase our steel in the most spectacular, innovative and sustainable way.
Enter Mathieu Lehanneur, the brilliantly talented contemporary designer whose designs are inspired by nature yet push the limits of design by exploring new technologies.
Similar to the way Anish Kapoor brought our steel to life in London, Mathieu was the creative genius we had the pleasure of working with this year to develop the iconic torches that are a symbol of continuity between ancient and modern games.
Mathieu’s design and our steel needed to sit alongside Paris 2024’s ambition – a more responsible, more sustainable, more united and more inclusive Games. We picked up the baton on meeting the first two objectives while Mathieu’s design embodied unity and inclusivity.
‘Being an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and supplier of the Torch gives ArcelorMittal an incredible opportunity to showcase the beauty, flexibility and potential of steel. ArcelorMittal is proud to be an official partner.’
Aditya Mittal,
CEO, ArcelorMittal
Steel manufactured entirely in France
The torches are manufactured from ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced reduced carbon footprint steel. Together with select partners, ArcelorMittal has manufactured 2000 torches at sites including Châteauneuf, Florange and Woippy.
The Torch at a glance