Climate Change Data

ABS - Acciaierie Bertoli Safau S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-2024)

Reporting Period: 2023-2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:632,786 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location based)
Scope 1 Emissions:293,973 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:338,813 tCO2e/year (location based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:7,682,276 GJ/year
Water Consumption:2,127,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:219,306 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.44 tCO2 eq/tonne of crude steel

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 93% Raw materials of recycled origin expressed by weight
  • 164,064 t Slag recovery (Ecogravel Black + White)
  • GHG emission intensity 0.437 tco eq

Social Achievements

  • 203 New hires
  • Average training hours per employee 21.1
  • Rate of recordable work-related injuries 5.98

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee
  • Approved a Sustainability Policy
  • ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PAS 2060, ISO 14067 certifications obtained

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Increase the share of renewable energy to 16 MW by 2030 (including 2.5 MW for green hydrogen production)
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from 2023 levels by 2030
  • Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implementation of an ABS code of conduct
  • Responsible Steel certification
  • ISO 22301 certification
  • Introduction of a new supplier selection and assessment portal (ACQ)
  • Development of a certified management system for EPDs for steel products
  • Join the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
  • 10% reduction in methane gas consumption
  • Implementation of sustainable production facilities (closed-loop water treatment, waste heat recovery)
  • Continued installation of sound-absorbing barriers
  • Maximizing recovery and reuse of production waste
  • Integration of ESG parameters in MBO
Short-term Goals:
  • Risk assessment review
  • Double materiality analysis
  • Responsible Steel preliminary assessment
  • Extension of CFP calculation tool to all PCR Basic Iron products
  • Purchase of Green Energy (GoO)
  • Climate neutrality plan for ABS Sisak
  • Lean RoadMap Sisak Delivery Process
  • Investments in electric mobility at ABS Sisak
  • Logistics optimization at ABS S.p.A. (new tracks in Luna area)

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy prices and risk of supply shortages
  • Ambitious EU CO2 reduction targets
  • Competition from non-European countries with less stringent environmental regulations
  • Potential shortage of scrap and deterioration in its quality due to conversion of full-cycle plants
  • Fluctuating energy prices and geopolitical instability
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing an Energy Management System (ISO 50001)
  • Investing in renewable energy (photovoltaic plants)
  • Improving energy efficiency and process optimization
  • Promoting circular economy and recycling
  • Developing new products and processes with reduced environmental impact
  • Implementing CCU technologies
  • Investing in sustainable technologies and low-emission plants
  • Developing a sustainable infrastructure network (charging stations, electric vehicles)
  • Optimizing logistics operations (rail transport)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier assessment process based on competitiveness and sustainability
  • Code of Ethics
  • Compliance with international regulations and standards on conflict minerals
  • Compliance with REACH regulation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Risk of natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Ambitious EU CO2 reduction targets
  • Competition from non-European countries
  • Potential shortage of scrap
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Green Steel market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PAS 2060, ISO 14067

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 4 (Quality education)
  • Goal 5 (Gender equality)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through emission reduction, renewable energy use, circular economy practices, responsible supply chain management, employee training and development, community engagement, and waste management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ecogravel
  • Ecogravel White
  • Steel grinding balls

Awards & Recognition

  • PAS 2060 certification