O.R.I. Martin Acciaieria e Ferriera di Brescia S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:485,521 tCO2eq (Location Based) / 575,176 tCO2eq (Market Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:101,679 tCO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:113,096 tCO2eq (Location Based) / 202,751 tCO2eq (Market Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:270,746 tCO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,641,392 GJ
Water Consumption:893,155 m3 (total withdrawn)
Waste Generated:131,321 tons
Carbon Intensity:Emissions intensity (tCO2eq/t product) reported for various products.
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Circular economy
- Occupational health and safety
- Employee well-being
- Supply chain sustainability
- Community engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Launched decarbonization plan with a target of 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2018 baseline).
- Implemented I-Recovery® project, recovering heat from the melting furnace to generate thermal energy for district heating and electricity.
- Achieved Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for steel products.
- Reduced total waste generated by 2% despite including the Ospitaletto plant in reporting.
- 80% of waste sent for recovery in 2022.
- Connected to Air Liquide oxygen pipeline, saving approximately 4,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Social Achievements
- Increased workforce by 108 employees with the integration of the Ospitaletto plant.
- 96% of workforce employed on a permanent basis.
- Increased training hours to 26 per employee (from 16 in 2021).
- Implemented Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) project to improve worker safety.
- Launched Smart Track Systems for worker safety in isolated environments.
- Provided a one-off bonus of €1,000 to all employees to help with inflation, and a €3,000 bonus for new parents.
Governance Achievements
- Renewed the Board of Directors for the 2022-2024 period.
- Established a Sustainability Manager role reporting directly to the CEO.
- No cases of corruption or anti-competitive behavior identified during the reporting period.
- Set up a Data Protection Committee in compliance with GDPR.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Complete the decarbonization plan in 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased energy costs negatively impacting the business and supply chain.
- Global economic instability due to the war in Ukraine.
- Decreased market demand leading to reduced production volumes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a decarbonization plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Implemented energy efficiency projects to reduce consumption.
- Planned the progressive replacement of fossil fuels with biomethane and hydrogen.
- Investing in renewable energy sources (solar panels, PPA).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All new suppliers are assessed based on quality, environmental, and social criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Certified quality management system (UNI EN ISO 9001/2015)
- Compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Compliance with EU Regulation 333/2011 for scrap metal processing
- Assessment of alignment with safety and environmental standards, labor insurance, and guarantees of regular wage payments.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Increased energy costs
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Use of renewable energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, UNI EN ISO 14001:2015, UNI ISO 45001, UNI CEI ISO 50001:2018, ISO 14064-1:2018
Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
ORI Martin's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Steel produced using 95% recycled scrap
Awards & Recognition
- AIDO 'gold medal for social commitment' (2019)