Salzgitter

Salzgitter, a German-based company in the basic iron and steel and ferro-alloys industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.4 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9.36 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 131 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13.9 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, Salzgitter's total emissions were about 25.97 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 32.14 billion kg CO2e in 2021. In 2023, while a total emission figure was not calculated, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.31 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 649 million kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 categories were disclosed, including about 12.87 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.

Salzgitter has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with both near-term and long-term Science Based Targets (SBTi) in place. These targets apply to Salzgitter AG directly as the source organisation.

For its near-term goals, Salzgitter aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions covered by the iron and steel core boundary by 20% per tonne of hot rolled steel by 2028, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reducing all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35.6% within the same timeframe. Other Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste management, use of sold products, and investments are targeted for a 20% reduction by 2028. Furthermore, absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products (fossil fuels) are slated for a 33.6% reduction by 2028.

For its long-term targets, Salzgitter aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2021 base year. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.