Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-07 to 2020-06)
Reporting Period: 2019-07 to 2020-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:211,231 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 325,879 tCO2e (Location-based Scope 2) + 416,476 tCO2e (Market-based Scope 2) = 953,586 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:211,231 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:742,355 tCO2e (Market-based)
Total Energy Consumption:5,584,212 GJ
Water Consumption:1,739,916 m³
Waste Generated:168,876 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Green Steel production
- Sustainability
- Safety
- Human Capital Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 80% in some steelmaking processes (Endless Casting Rolling plants)
- Developed hybrid minimills using renewable energy sources (solar, wind)
- Developed coke-free process from ore to liquid steel with 64% lower emissions than best integrated complexes
- Energy savings up to 35% in pumps, 12-15 kWh/t of liquid steel in main fans, 20-25 nm³/t of liquid steel in billet to billet rolling mill, 4 kWh/t of liquid steel in WTP absorber system, 10-15 kWh/t of liquid steel in Clean Heat Recovery system, 20 kWh/t of liquid steel in Steelmaking EAF 2020 with ECS, and 5 kWh/t of liquid steel in WTP area.
- NOx reductions of up to 70% compared to conventional burners
- Scale formation reduction up to 1%
Social Achievements
- Launched Danieli Academy for employee professional growth and development
- Implemented Metyou journey to harmonize Danieli's transformation with its multicultural workforce
- Improved Human Capital Performance Evaluation
- Opened new service centers in US, Mexico, and Vietnam
- Strengthened service centers in UK, Russia, and Brazil
- Implemented initiatives for employee wellbeing and safety
- Implemented a “zero tolerance” policy against corruption
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Code of Ethics and Model 231 for preventing crimes
- Implemented a whistle-blowing system
- Established a Compliance Manager function
- Developed Gift and Hospitality Policy and Third Parties Compliance Management Policy
- Implemented preliminary due diligence procedures for contractual partners
- Complied with CONSOB regulations on related-party transactions
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 1,300-1,400 million Euro sales for ABS
Short-term Goals:
- Increase ABS sales by 50% (Vision 2300)
- Complete and/or progress innovative projects (H-MIDA, coke-free process)
Environmental Challenges
- Market downturn in steel demand exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis
- Loss generated by ESW Rohrenwerke GmbH pipe mill in Germany
- Covid-19 pandemic impacting production and operations
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Consolidated innovative technologies to maintain market leadership
- Closed the loss-making pipe mill in Germany
- Implemented measures to limit the negative impact of Covid-19 on employees (plant closures, remote work, safety measures)
- Rescheduled plant start-ups with local supervisors and remote assistance
- Maintained a prudent approach to ongoing litigation
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier prequalification based on quality/competitiveness, Code of Ethics, anti-corruption directives, and privacy management
- Supplier Quality Development (SQD)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and green steel production technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 17025, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CE Marking, American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, DNV GL and Lloyd’s Register approvals, TÜV approval
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- H-MIDA Hybrid Minimill
- Coke-free process
- DigiMelter
- Q-One
- Zerobucket
- Q-Melt
- Q3-Jenius
- QSP-DUE
- Energiron DR process technology
- Energiron Zero Reformer technology