Metalsa, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:203,553.15 tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:81,165.01 tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:122,388.14 tons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:4%
Total Energy Consumption:2,101,845.2 GJ
Water Consumption:956.98 ML
Waste Generated:9,224.60 tons
Carbon Intensity:73.11 tons CO2e/million US dollar
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Talent Attraction & Retention
- Health & Safety
- Community Engagement
- Governance
- Ethics
- Responsible Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Improved EcoVadis score to 57 points from 47 points
- Implementation of Environmental Initiatives linked to cost efficiency
- Renewable Energy Strategy
- Climate Change Risks Quantification
- Set up of 2030 Water Target, Risk Assessment & Water Stewardship Roadmaps
- Green Steel Tech collaboration with suppliers & customers
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity by 8.4% vs 2019 baseline, 13.3% vs 2019 baseline, 16.3% vs 2019 baseline, and 6.23% vs 2019 baseline (different metrics)
- Reduced water consumption by 26% vs 2021 baseline
- Reduced total water consumption by 24% vs 2021 baseline
- Recycled 6,413 tons of waste
Social Achievements
- Presented first WEPs (Women Empowerment Principles) Report
- Saltillo Plant won CIAC Awards 2023 in Social Responsibility Category
- Rayong Plant won Green Star Award for environmental management and community engagement
- Won CONCAMIN Ethics and Values in the Industry Award
- Recognition for social responsibility culture improvement from Coahuila's Environmental Ministry
- Diamond Green Office Saltillo award for Mentorship Program for Female Talent: TogetHer
- Reinforcement of Wellbeing Framework
- TogetHer & MentorMatch Programs
- DEI Podcast & Learning Paths
- Establishment of the 2030 Safety Target
- Signatory of UN’s Women Empowerment Principles (WEP)
- Pilot Social Programs & Scholarships in El Talar and Owensboro
- Shared Value Project Deployment in Apodaca
- Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018) certification on all manufacturing sites
- Community engagement programs benefiting 160,000 people
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of the 2030 ESG Strategy
- Supply Chain ESG program in alliance with BBVA
- Disclosing information and sustainability performance through CDP, EcoVadis, NQC, CONCAMIN, and GRI Annual Sustainability Report
- Integrity Season with unprecedented results
- Issuance of a sustainability-linked bond for US $300 million
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
- 2050 Water Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Halve emissions by 2030
- 2030 Water Targets
Short-term Goals:
- ISO 50001 certification for manufacturing sites
Environmental Challenges
- Economic challenges including exchange rate volatility and workforce shortages (particularly in the US)
- Turbulence in the automotive industry due to evolving customer demands and the shift towards electrification
- Environmental fines amounting to US$703,600 due to non-compliance with heavy metal discharge limits in Elizabethtown facility
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic emphasis on productivity and mitigating extraneous costs
- Implementation of scenario planning
- Targeted innovation projects (e.g., flexible production line in Guanajuato)
- Remediation plans to avoid recurrence of environmental non-compliance
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 12 (100%) new suppliers assessed in 2023 using anti-money laundering, environmental, and social criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Metalsa Suppliers’ Business Assessment (MSBA) aligned with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 45000, ISO 31000, OSHAS 18000, BIQ, VDA 6.3, and Metalsa Operating System (MOS) requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heatwaves
- Floods
- Extreme winds
- Electrical storms
- Droughts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (all facilities), ISO 45001:2018 (all manufacturing sites)
Third-party Assurance: ERM CVS (GHG emissions intensity data only)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Induction Heat Treatment Technology (Rail Ecotreatment)
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Bronze medal
- CIAC Awards 2023 (Saltillo Plant)
- Green Star Award (Rayong Plant)
- CONCAMIN Ethics and Values in the Industry Award
- Diamond Green Office Saltillo award