ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, a prominent player in the steel industry, is headquartered in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Established in 1928, the company has evolved into a leading steel producer, with significant operations across various regions in South Africa.
Specialising in the manufacture of flat and long steel products, ArcelorMittal South Africa is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core offerings include hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel products, which cater to diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
As a subsidiary of the global ArcelorMittal group, the company holds a strong market position, contributing significantly to the local economy and employment. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, ArcelorMittal South Africa continues to set benchmarks in the steel industry.
+10 vs industry average
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited’s score of 27 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,380,000 kg CO2e, derived from its operations in the iron and steel sector. This figure represents the combined emissions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2, although specific breakdowns for these scopes were not disclosed. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce its carbon intensity by 25% by 2030, from a baseline of 2.90 tonnes CO2e per tonne of crude steel to 2.16 tonnes CO2e per tonne. Furthermore, ArcelorMittal aims for a significant reduction of 86% in carbon intensity by 2050, targeting 0.40 tonnes CO2e per tonne of crude steel.
These commitments are part of a broader net-zero strategy, with a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, ArcelorMittal S.A., reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability across its subsidiaries. As a current subsidiary, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited aligns its initiatives with the overarching goals of its parent organisation, contributing to a collective effort in reducing carbon emissions within the steel industry.
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ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from ArcelorMittal S.A.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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