- Insufficient free allocation of CO2 allowances under the EU ETS, leading to increased direct costs.
- High investment costs (2.2-2.4 billion euros) for the transition to low-carbon steel production.
- Supply chain disruptions due to potential flooding of coking coal mines in Australia.
Salzgitter AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Salzgitter AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 650.0K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 15.9M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.8M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
2.8%
of total energy
Energy Use
8.9M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 650.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.9M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 8.2K kt CO2e (Scope 1) + 425 kt CO2e (Scope 2) + 1378 kt CO2e (Scope 3) = 9999 kt CO2e |
| 2018 | 8.7K kt CO2e (Scope 1) + 600 kt CO2e (Scope 2) + 1508 kt CO2e (Scope 3) = 10818 kt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Continued construction of the first SALCOS stage (transformation to green steel production)
- Consumed 255,000 MWh of green electricity, resulting in CO2 savings of over 150,000 tons of CO2e.
- Implemented 296 individual energy efficiency measures, resulting in 224,000 metric tons CO2e savings.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions for hot-rolled steel products by 30% by 2028 (Scopes 1 & 2).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33.6% by 2028 (relative to 2021).
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2028 (main categories).
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2018).
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economyGreen steel production