Tata Steel Nederland B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,197,915 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,200,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:30,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,800,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:13,577 MWh/year
Water Consumption:32.2 million m3/year
Waste Generated:211,000 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.78 tCO2/tonnes of crude steel
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation
- Environment & Community
- Customer & Value
- People & Society
Environmental Achievements
- 50% fewer PAH emissions
- Odour emission at the steel plant and Coking and Gas Plant 2 more than halved
- Proportion of slag dust in dust samples has decreased considerably
- Various measures have reduced the emissions of particulate matter, heavy metals and lead
- 95% of the 3000 lights have been replaced by LEDs that produce less light scatter
- Two sites CO₂ neutral for scope 1 & 2: Naantali (Finland) and Halmstad (Sweden).
Social Achievements
- Collective agreement with unions for a 6% average wage increase
- Green Steel Social Contract agreed with trade unions to offer long-term prospects for employees
- New leadership programme launched
- Successful trial with shared bicycles from Beverwijk railway station
- Received Gold certificate for bicycle-friendly company
Governance Achievements
- New European Works Council established
- CEO Hans van den Berg appointed Head of Sustainability
- Updated Responsible Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct
- Community of Practice established for responsible sourcing
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- CO2 neutral production around 2045 at all Tata Steel Nederland sites
Medium-term Goals:
- Start producing pig iron with DRI technology by 2030
- All downstream sites CO₂ neutral by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 35-40% by 2030
- Achieve 65% reduction in dust deposition in Wijk aan Zee by 2024
- Reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 30% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Unwanted emissions of raw coke from the Coking and Gas Plants
- Social pressure for emitting less CO2
- Government measures associated with the cost of emission allowances
- Climate-related risks including rising sea levels and extreme weather events
- Challenge in recruiting technical personnel and other specialists
Mitigation Strategies
- Imposing stricter operational control and using advanced data analysis to prevent coke emissions
- Implementing a strategy towards green, clean steel production
- Collaboration with governments for financial support, permits, and a level playing field
- Strategic communication, collaboration with universities, and technical training programmes
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: External audit for BES 6001 certification successfully completed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Procurement Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Metals Covenant
- ResponsibleSteel certification aimed for
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Cost of emission allowances
- Specific Dutch legislation
- Insufficient green hydrogen availability
Opportunities
- Production of green steel
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BES 6001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonization efforts, responsible sourcing, community engagement, and improved environmental performance.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Zeremis Carbon Lite steel
- Dry rollers for Direct Sheet Plant
Awards & Recognition
- Gold certificate for bicycle-friendly company
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8.55 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:11.2 million tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.10 million tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:3.7 million tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:1.2%
Total Energy Consumption:9.98 PJ
Water Consumption:30.4 million m3
Waste Generated:214,000 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:1.81 tCO2e/tonne of crude steel
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation & Sustainability
- Environment & Community
- Customer & Value
- People & Society
Environmental Achievements
- Dedusting of pellet plant, the largest environmental project in the company's history.
- Gelsenkirchen site became carbon neutral (3 out of 20 downstream sites now carbon neutral).
- Energy savings of 75 million kWh at Tata Steel IJmuiden.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new leadership program.
- New collective agreement with trade unions.
- Organised 91 “Neighbour Tours” welcoming 2,250 guests.
Governance Achievements
- Appointment of Gunilla Saltin as Managing Director of Tata Steel Downstream Europe and Member of the Board of Directors.
- Updated Tata Group Code of Conduct and Confidential Reporting Policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutral steel production by 2045 at all TSN sites.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 for downstream locations.
- Increase scrap percentage to 30% by 2030 (relative to 2019).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030 (relative to 2019).
Environmental Challenges
- Deteriorating market conditions with high energy and raw material prices.
- Significant delays in project delivery (Blast Furnace 6 repair).
- Public concerns regarding environmental performance and pressure on operating license.
- Need for cost reduction program, including job reductions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Restructuring of the organization and job reductions (580 FTE in IJmuiden).
- Roadmap+ program to reduce emissions and nuisance.
- Green Steel Plan submitted to the Dutch government for tailor-made support.
- TSIJ.NU initiative to improve operational and financial performance of Tata Steel IJmuiden.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Responsible Procurement Policy
- Responsible Supply Chain Policy Framework
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Carbon leakage
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Transition to green steel production
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BES 6001
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V.
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)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonization efforts, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Zeremis Carbon Lite
- Zeremis Delivered