Climate Change Data

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Water Consumption:893,155 m3 (total withdrawn)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)