Algoma Steel Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Air Emissions Reduction
- Transition to Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioning from BOF to EAF steelmaking to reduce emissions by 2029
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Full independent operation of the EAF process by 2029
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting new Schedule 3 standards for SO2 coming into effect July 2023
- Exceeding Site-Specific Standards (SSS) for benzene, benzo(a)pyrene, and total suspended particulate matter due to updated MECP modeling requirements.
Mitigation Strategies
- Applying for revised Site-Specific Standards (SSS) for benzene, benzo(a)pyrene, and total suspended particulate matter for 2022-2029.
- Applying for a Site-Specific Standard for SO2 for 2022-2029.
- Transitioning to electric arc steelmaking, including the progressive shutdown of facilities and elimination of cokemaking to reduce SO2 emissions.