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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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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Salzgitter's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Salzgitter's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Salzgitter AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,308,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,308,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 649,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 12,872,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Salzgitter has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20% per tonne of hot-rolled steel by 2028, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35.6% within the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 20% reduction from purchased goods and services, and a 33.6% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products covering fossil fuels. Long-term, Salzgitter is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the iron and steel sector.

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Scope 1
7,646,000,000
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Scope 2
448,000,000
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Scope 3
1,375,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Salzgitter's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Salzgitter is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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