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ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited
Iron and Steel ProductionSouth Africa
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ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, widely known as ArcelorMittal South Africa or AMSA, stands as a premier integrated steel producer headquartered in South Africa (ZA). With a rich heritage dating back to 1928, AMSA is a foundational pillar of the continent's industrial landscape.
As the largest steel producer in Southern Africa, AMSA specialises in basic iron and steel and the first products derived thereof, manufacturing a comprehensive range of high-quality flat and long steel products. These critical materials, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanised steel, alongside rebar and wire rod, serve vital sectors such as construction, mining, and general manufacturing, driving regional development.
27
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited’s score of 27 is higher than 51% 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
Very High
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
2.965
20182025
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Reported emissions
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ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited's reported carbon emissions
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, a basic iron and steel and ferro-alloys producer headquartered in ZA, has disclosed carbon intensity figures for its operations.
In 2023, the company reported a total greenhouse gas (CO₂ equivalent Scope 1 and Scope 2) production emission factor of 3,380 kg CO₂e per tonne of iron and steel. This figure saw a slight decrease from 3,390 kg CO₂e per tonne in 2022. Earlier data indicates varying intensity levels, with 2,720 kg CO₂e per tonne in 2021, and 2,910 kg CO₂e per tonne of liquid steel in 2020. In 2019, the reported gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 2,740 kg CO₂e per tonne.
ArcelorMittal South Africa has set a long-term net-zero commitment by 2050. The company also aims to reduce its carbon intensity across all scopes by 25% by 2030, targeting 2.16 tonnes CO₂e per tonne of crude steel from a 2018 baseline of 2.90 tonnes CO₂e. By 2050, the ambition is an 86% reduction, reaching 0.40 tonnes CO₂e per tonne of crude steel.
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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
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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