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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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40

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.

14

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.

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Salzgitter's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Salzgitter AG reported global carbon emissions of approximately 7,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 649,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 12,872,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain. Salzgitter has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Near-term goals include a 20% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions per tonne of hot-rolled steel by 2028, based on a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company aims 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. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Salzgitter's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the steel manufacturing sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
7,646,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
448,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,375,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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. Salzgitter is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Salzgitter is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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