- Global economic slowdown, high inflation, and the Russia-Ukraine war negatively impacted the steel industry.
- Soaring energy and commodity prices raised costs.
- Supply chain disruptions and logistics imbalances persisted.
- Decreased demand in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war and protectionist measures.
- High energy costs negatively affected the competitiveness of the industry.
EREĞLİ DEMİR VE ÇELİK FABRİKALARI T.A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, EREĞLİ DEMİR VE ÇELİK FABRİKALARI T.A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 266.5K tons CO2 (reduced). 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
266.5K tons CO2 (reduced)
2022
Water Usage
1.05 billion m³ (recirculated)
2022
Waste
1.4M tons (Erdemir) + 2227701 tons (İsdemir) (total waste and by-products); a significant portion brought into the economy through reuse and sales
2022
Energy Use
612.3K MWh (saved)
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 266.5K tons CO2 (reduced) |
| 2021 | 284.9K tons CO2 reduced |
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 through energy savings achieved as a result of systematic activities aimed at energy efficiency.
- Erdemir achieved 303,043 MWh in energy savings and reduced its CO2 emissions by 116,779 tons. İsdemir achieved 309,241 MWh in energy savings and reduced its CO2 emissions by 149,673 tons. Total savings of 612,284 MWh and 266,452 tons of CO2.
- Recirculated/reused 1.05 billion m³ of water in Erdemir and İsdemir, reducing water extraction from nature.
- Sold 100% of steel mill and blast furnace granulated slags at İsdemir and Erdemir, generating profit.
- Sold 70% of hazardous waste at Erdemir and 36% at İsdemir, bringing waste into the economy.
- Used 1.4 million tons of scrap at Erdemir and İsdemir, contributing to the circular economy.
- Erdemir, İsdemir, Ersem and Erdemir Maden Facilities hold the Zero Waste Certificate.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable GrowthResponsible ProductionPeople-centered ApproachClimate ChangeOccupational Health and SafetyEnergy ManagementWaste ManagementCircular EconomyEmployee Satisfaction and Talent ManagementCorporate GovernanceEthics and TransparencyEqual Opportunity and DiversityCommunity Investment ProgramsContribution to Local DevelopmentProduct QualityR&D and InnovationDigitalization