Climate Change Data

Sims Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100% at 110+ sites

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonisation
  • Circularity
  • Safety
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • 110+ sites use 100% renewable electricity (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, India, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, New Zealand, Singapore and Australia)
  • Reduction in Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate since FY19 42%

Social Achievements

  • Launched Commit To Care program, a globally consistent internal leadership training program receiving a 4.8 out of 5-star rating from employees
  • Global efforts to improve the world around us during Earth Day and World Environmental Day

Governance Achievements

  • MSCI ESG Rating AAA
  • Recognised by Corporate Knights as the world’s most sustainable company

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenging industry conditions due to tight supply of ferrous material and declining demand in some geographies
  • Variable demand from customers, shortage of supply and increased buy-side competition in the global scrap market
  • Inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates
  • Slowdown in manufacturing activity and Chinese real estate sector contraction
  • Increased average vehicle age in the US contributing to lower scrap supply
Mitigation Strategies
  • Redefined strategic priorities, repositioned footprint, and implemented commercial and operating changes
  • Tightened metal recycling footprint to focus on high-potential geographies (Australia and New Zealand, North America)
  • Implemented cost-out program realizing significant savings
  • Increased proportion of unprocessed material purchased and improved shredder utilization in North America
  • Strengthened market position in Australia with balanced portfolio and strong purchasing programs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Extreme wet weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Carbon pricing
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for recycled metals due to decarbonisation goals

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Premium ferrous products

Awards & Recognition

  • Corporate Knights’ World’s Most Sustainable Company