- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events and the pandemic.
- Climate-related risks, including physical risks (extreme weather, water scarcity) and transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts).
- Challenges in implementing circular economy initiatives due to the need for greater synergy between companies.
Gerdau S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Renewable Energy
15%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9.198.407 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) to 0.86 tCO2e/t of steel, less than half the global industry average.
- Achieved 88.9% coproduct reuse rate.
- Invested R$ 639.31 million in eco-efficiency improvements.
- Recycled over 11 million tons of steel scrap.
- Announced construction of a solar energy park in Texas, USA.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase percentage of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) to 0.82 tCO2e/t of steel by 2031.
- Achieve B Corp certification for all operations by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementWaste Management and Circular EconomyEnergy ManagementHealth and SafetyDiversity, Equity, and InclusionCommunity RelationsSupplier Relationship ManagementEthics and Governance