Climate Change Data

Stahlwerk Annahütte Max Aicher GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:17,354 tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:17,188 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year (since 2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:709 tons GHG emissions from steel billet sourcing
Renewable Energy Share:52.6% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:22,885 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,089,996 m3/year (withdrawal)
Waste Generated:23,700 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.103 tCO2e/t steel (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment & Energy
  • Employees & Society
  • Business & Value Creation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific natural gas consumption since the renovation of the walking beam furnace in mid-2019.
  • Achieved an availability of over 99.5 percent for the SAH II hydropower plant since its initial operation in December 2020.
  • Sourcing purchased electricity completely from renewable energies since 2022.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions and nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 20 percent (projected for 2024 with the new walking beam furnace).
  • Significantly reduced material usage in various anchor systems while maintaining performance characteristics, improving CO2 balance.

Social Achievements

  • Offered an option for early retirement since May 2022.
  • Maintained its own company childcare facilities.
  • Employs people from 31 nations.
  • Company bike leasing program with 74 contracts.
  • Various workshops and team events to strengthen cohesion and train social skills.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblower system in 2020.
  • Maintains a General Code of Conduct (CoC).
  • Annual compliance training for employees using eplas training software.
  • No confirmed cases of corruption in the reporting year or the two previous years.
  • No sanctions or fines imposed for breaches of social or economic legislation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 CO2 emissions and nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 20 percent (2024 with new walking beam furnace).

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy prices and internationally uncompetitive electricity prices.
  • Logistical challenges in supply chains.
  • Weak construction industry due to rising costs.
  • Weakness in the automotive industry.
  • Shift in drive technology from combustion engines to electric drives.
  • National Climate Protection Act and European “Fit for 55” package.
  • Hot, dry summers leading to lower water volumes in the Saalach River and lower hydropower yields.
  • Increased occurrence of heavy downpours increasing the potential risk of flooding.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanding in-house energy supply (hydroelectric and photovoltaic).
  • Restructuring product portfolio to adapt to the transformation in mobility.
  • Installing a powerful cooling bed ventilation system to counteract hot summers.
  • Piping the entire plant stream to mitigate flooding risks.
  • Focusing on sustainable products to benefit from the “Green Steel” trend.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Supplier rating recorded monthly; regular quality discussions with suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct since 2020.
  • Requirement for certified QM systems (IATF 16949 or DIN EN ISO 9001) from suppliers.
  • Requirement for suitable environmental management system (DIN EN ISO 14001) from primary material suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Hot, dry summers leading to lower hydropower yields.
  • Increased occurrence of heavy downpours increasing the potential risk of flooding.
Transition Risks
  • High energy prices and internationally uncompetitive electricity prices.
  • Shift in drive technology from combustion engines to electric drives.
  • National Climate Protection Act and European “Fit for 55” package.
Opportunities
  • Expanding in-house renewable energy supply.
  • Development of sustainable products.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-strength reinforcement system for resource-efficient construction.
  • High-strength SN anchor with 44% material saving.
  • Optimized anchor plates with 40-60% mass reduction.

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainability Award from PERI SE (October 2021)