Salzgitter
Salzgitter AG, headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, is a prominent player in the steel and technology industry. Founded in 1858, the company has evolved into a leading manufacturer of high-quality steel products, serving various sectors including automotive, construction, and energy. With a strong operational presence across Europe, Salzgitter AG is renowned for its innovative solutions in steel production and processing. The company’s core offerings include flat steel products, long products, and tubes, distinguished by their exceptional durability and performance. Salzgitter AG has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable production methods, positioning itself as a key contributor to the circular economy. With a robust market presence, Salzgitter AG continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation in the steel industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Salzgitter's score of 40 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salzgitter's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Salzgitter AG reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 7,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 649,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 12,872,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint. Salzgitter has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, they plan to reduce their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20% per tonne of hot rolled steel by 2028, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35.6% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% within the same timeframe. Notably, they also target a 33.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products covering fossil fuels. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from the 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Salzgitter's commitment to sustainable practices in the iron and steel industry.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,646,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 448,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,375,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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