Salzgitter

Salzgitter AG, a prominent basic iron and steel producer headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 23.4 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

For Scope 1, the company's direct emissions were approximately 9.36 billion kg CO2e in 2025. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, heat, or steam, were approximately 131 million kg CO2e (market-based) in the same year. Scope 3 emissions, covering the value chain, amounted to approximately 13.91 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services (about 7.13 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 2.42 billion kg CO2e).

In 2024, Salzgitter AG's total emissions were approximately 26.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 10.14 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 283 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 15.55 billion kg CO2e.

Salzgitter AG has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Key targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045 from a 2021 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from the same base year.

Near-term targets aim for a 35.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2028, alongside a 20% reduction in other Scope 3 GHG emissions (purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste management, use of sold products, and investments) within the same timeframe. Furthermore, emissions covered by the iron and steel core boundary are targeted for a 20% reduction per tonne of hot-rolled steel by 2028.