Program that uses co-products derived from the steel production process as substitutes for non-renewable natural resources (e.g. gravel, etc.) to improve the condition of streets and roads. 

The New Paths Program establishes socio-environmental cooperation between ArcelorMittal Tubarão and public authorities with the aim of contributing to improving urban and rural mobility. Through agreements with city halls and other public bodies (e.g. DER, DNIT, SEAG, SETUR, etc.), the company supplies REVSOL® and REVSOL Plus® co-products to be used as a primary coating on unpaved streets and roads. 

Unpaved roads suffer from frequent erosion of their surface, especially during rainy periods, creating many potholes that need to be constantly repaired. The application of co-products creates a road surface with greater quality, resistance and durability, and which requires less maintenance. 

The program combines environmental and social benefits, as it uses co-products derived from the steel production process as substitutes for non-renewable natural resources (e.g. crushed stone, gravel etc.), to improve the condition of streets and roads, promoting urban and rural mobility through the population's access to public services, promoting agro-tourism and contributing to the flow of agricultural products and the economic development of the state of Espírito Santo. 

In the program, in addition to supplying the co-products, the company provides technical training for the executing teams in each municipality, as well as monitoring and technical assistance for the applications. 

Benefits for the local community: 

• Contribution to improving urban and rural mobility;
• Contribution to improving urban and rural mobility; Access of poor communities to basic municipal services such as transport, garbage collection, school transport, ambulance, police, special transportation, etc.