Salzgitter

Salzgitter Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Salzgitter AG, based in Germany and operating in the basic iron and steel industry, has outlined ambitious climate targets and reported its greenhouse gas emissions.

Emissions Overview:

• 2025: Salzgitter AG reported a total of approximately 23.4 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 9.36 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 131 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 13.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 25.97 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 10.14 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 283 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 15.55 billion kg CO2e.
• 2023: Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 7.31 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 649 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services were around 12.87 billion kg CO2e.
• 2022: Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 8.00 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) at about 386 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services were approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e.
• 2021: Total emissions were approximately 32.14 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 10.70 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 518 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 20.92 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Salzgitter AG is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment is underpinned by several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets:

• Near-Term Targets (by 2028, from a 2021 base year):

  • A 20% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions per tonne of hot rolled steel.
  • A 35.6% reduction in all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
  • A 20% reduction in all other Scope 3 GHG emissions, including purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste management, use of sold products, and investments.
  • A 33.6% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products specifically covering fossil fuels.

• Long-Term Targets:

  • A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045 (from a 2021 base year).
  • A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 (from a 2021 base year).

These targets are designed to be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, with some near-term targets showing positive progress.