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Salzgitter AG, a prominent player in the basic iron and steel industry, is headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany. Founded in 1923, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality steel and ferro-alloys, serving various sectors including automotive, construction, and energy. With a strong operational presence across Europe, Salzgitter AG is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
The company’s core products include flat and long steel products, as well as specialised steel solutions that cater to diverse industrial needs. Salzgitter AG's commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market, achieving notable milestones in production capacity and environmental responsibility. With a rich history and a forward-thinking vision, Salzgitter AG continues to shape the future of the steel industry.
81
DitchCarbon score
+64 vs industry average
Salzgitter’s score of 81 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
2.965
20182025
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Salzgitter's reported carbon emissions
Salzgitter, a German-headquartered company in the basic iron and steel industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.4 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises about 9.36 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 131 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 13.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, their total emissions were about 25.97 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 26.24 billion kg CO2e in 2023, about 13.52 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and approximately 32.14 billion kg CO2e in 2021.
Salzgitter is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company has set a long-term net-zero target, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Their near-term SBTi commitments include:
- Reducing 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, from a 2021 base year.
- Reducing all other absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 35.6% within the same 2021-2028 timeframe.
- Reducing all other Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste management, use of sold products, and investments by 20% within the same timeframe.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products (covering fossil fuels sold) by 33.6% within the same timeframe.
Long-term SBTi commitments include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2021 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
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Salzgitter’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Salzgitter AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2021 base year.
On track90%
2028
35.6% reduction in Scope 2
Salzgitter AG also commits to reduce all other absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 35.6% within the same timeframe.
On track35.6%
2028
20% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Salzgitter AG further commits to reduce all other scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and emissions from fuel and energ…
On track20%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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