Aperam S.A. is a Luxembourg-based global leader in the production of stainless, electrical, and specialty steel, along with recycling operations. Spun off from ArcelorMittal in 2011, the company maint... Aperam S.A. is a Luxembourg-based global leader in the production of stainless, electrical, and specialty steel, along with recycling operations. Spun off from ArcelorMittal in 2011, the company maintains production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, and France, boasting a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tons annually. It excels in alloys and high-value specialty products, with a presence extending to China, India, and the United States. Aperam S.A. serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, medical, and oil & gas, supported by a worldwide distribution network of approximately 35 facilities, service centers, and sales offices. Notable for sustainable practices, its Brazilian operations utilize charcoal from managed eucalyptus forests to minimize CO2 emissions, while European sites employ electric-arc furnaces with scrap metal. In January 2025, Aperam S.A. expanded through the acquisition of Universal Stainless, reinforcing its position in specialty steels. Approximately 60% of its revenue originates from Europe, underscoring its significant role in the global steel market.
In 2025, Aperam was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Aperam has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Aperam are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. Aperam's Annual Report 2025
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d. Aperam's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Aperam's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aperam reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 4.99 billion, representing 82.03% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.92 billion of Aperam's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 64.51% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aperam's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have Aperam's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Aperam's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 20.3%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aperam's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 22.38%, suggesting that Aperam may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Aperam's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 4.99 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 82.03% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.92 billion (64.51% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 17.52% of Aperam's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Aperam's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 3.92 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 64.51% of its total turnover.a
This strong alignment suggests that Aperam has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.
Aperam's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aperam's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Aperam's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aperam reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 64.51%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Aperam earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 3.92 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 64.51% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Aperamprimarily focuseson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Aperam's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aperam reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 162.59 million,representing 33.11% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 96.00 million of Aperam's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 19.55% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aperam's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
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Have Aperam's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aperam's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 67.92%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aperam's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 66.97%,suggesting that Aperam may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Aperam's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 162.59 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 33.11% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 96.00 million (19.55% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 13.56% of Aperam's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Aperam's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 96.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 19.55% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Aperam is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Aperam's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aperam's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Aperam's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aperam reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 19.55%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Aperam is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Aperam allocated EUR 96.00 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 19.55% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Aperamis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into Aperam's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aperam reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 209.39 million,representing 79.13% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 157.65 million of Aperam's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 59.57% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aperam's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
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Have Aperam's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aperam's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)decreased by 21.77%,indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aperam's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 21.09%, suggesting that Aperam may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of Aperam's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 209.39 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 79.13% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 157.65 million (59.57% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 19.56% of Aperam's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Aperam's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aperam reported that EUR 157.65 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 59.57% of its total operational expenditure.a
This strong alignment suggests that Aperam is allocating a significant share of its operating budget to environmentally sustainable activities, signaling a strategic emphasis on day-to-day sustainability performance.
Aperam's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aperam's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Aperam's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aperam reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 59.57%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Aperam's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Aperam allocated EUR 157.63 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 59.57% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Aperamis focusing a significant share of its operational spending on supporting climate action through its day-to-day activities.a
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