Salzgitter AG awarded top "A" score in CDP rating – recognition for outstanding climate action commitment

• CDP acknowledges transparency and leadership in climate protection with top rating
• This places Salzgitter AG among the top 2% of companies assessed worldwide
• Success driven by clear strategy, concrete actions and the pioneering role of SALCOS® in low-carbon steel making

Salzgitter AG has been awarded a top “A” score for its climate action efforts by the renowned global non-profit organization CDP. This positions the Group in the top two percent of more than 22,000 companies evaluated worldwide.

The assessment by CDP is based on clearly defined criteria, including the transparent disclosure of environmental data, the recording and assessment of environmental risks, the introduction of effective management processes and the implementation of specific measures geared to improving environmental performance. It also considers the demonstration of best practices and the definition of ambitious, science-based climate targets. This award confirms Salzgitter AG’s consistent approach to rethinking industry and driving transformation toward a circular economy.

Gunnar Groebler, Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG
"This award is a significant confirmation of our strategy: We take responsibility and demonstrate that a future-proof and high-performing industry and climate protection go hand in hand. With our SALCOS® transformation program, we are pioneering competitive low-CO₂ steel production in Germany. The A-rating serves as both motivation and obligation to continue on our path with determination.”

Salzgitter AG has participated in CDP’s disclosure platform every year since 2016. Achieving the top rating this year is closely tied to the company’s long-term “Salzgitter AG 2030” strategy, centered around the SALCOS® — Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking — program.

SALCOS® sets out a gradual transition of steel production to hydrogen-based processes, making a substantial contribution to industrial transformation. At the same time, the company actively shapes change across the entire value chain through partnerships and innovation.

Further information on Salzgitter AG's sustainability activities:
Our commitment to sustainability | Salzgitter AG

CDP is a globally active non-profit organization that encourages and enables companies to measure and publicly report their climate impact. Its goal is to make sustainability performance transparent through standardized reporting and ratings. In 2024, over 22,000 companies, municipalities, states and regions disclosed data via CDP. Evaluations include climate strategies, emissions reduction targets, and their implementation. CDP scores are recognized internationally as a benchmark for environmental transparency and leadership.