Sustainability at Salzgitter AG
"With sustainable conduct and circularity as the guiding principles of the “Salzgitter AG 2030” Group strategy, we want to become Europe’s strongest steel and technology group. Together with our partners, we are resolutely treading new paths, transforming industry and creating sustainable values for the future.
Salzgitter AG is aware of its ecological, social and corporate responsibility along the entire value chain. Responsible treatment of natural ways of life and the well-being of present and future generations form a key cornerstone of our Group’s economic success."
Gunnar Groebler, Chief Executive Officer
Birgit Dietze, Chief Human Resources Officer
Birgit Potrafki, Chief Financial Officer
Sustainability strategy
Our sustainability strategy is derived directly from the “Salzgitter AG 2030” Group strategy, lending concrete shape to the general direction of travel outlined in the strategy and firmly embedding ecological, social and corporate sustainability in all areas of our value added processes. The main sustainability challenges facing Salzgitter AG have been pooled in six central focus areas, forming the priorities for our ongoing development.
Climate
We focus on measures to achieve the climate protection objectives of the Salzgitter Group. This includes a low-CO2 steelmaking process, renewable energies and carbon reduction in the value chain.
Environment
With closed material cycles and through responsible management along our entire supply chain, we are continually reducing resource consumption and increasing the level of environmental protection practiced at Salzgitter AG.
Click here to find out more about protection of climate, the environment and resources at Salzgitter AG
Employees
Our success and progress depend very strongly on our employees – it is they who shape the future of Salzgitter AG. We rely on committed employees to whom we offer an attractive, respectful and secure working environment.
Value chain
The Salzgitter Group is represented through 150 subsidiaries and affiliated companies in virtually all regions of the world. We focus on social issues, human rights, environmental concerns and entrepreneurship along the entire value chain.
This is how Salzgitter AG takes responsibility in the area of social sustainability
Integrity
We are continually developing our corporate culture, which has a key focus on sustainability. In this respect, we have clear guidelines, sound structures and effective processes in all areas of the Group firmly in place.
Transformation
On the path to establishing a climate-neutral company, we are joining forces with our partners to accelerate the transformation of our core business.
Here you can read more on the background to Salzgitter AG’s corporate responsibility
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