Salzgitter AG is a leading German steel and technology corporation, recognized as one of Europe's largest steel producers with an annual crude steel capacity of around seven million tons. Headquartere... Salzgitter AG is a leading German steel and technology corporation, recognized as one of Europe's largest steel producers with an annual crude steel capacity of around seven million tons. Headquartered in Salzgitter, the company operates through four core business units: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading, and Technology, supported by over 130 subsidiaries and affiliated companies worldwide. Its Steel Production unit manufactures high-quality branded steel, special steels, hot-rolled wide strips, heavy plates, and sections, while Steel Processing focuses on line pipes, precision tubes, and tailored products. The Trading division manages a robust European sales network for efficient global distribution, and the Technology segment provides machinery for filling, packaging, shoe manufacturing, and elastomer production. Salzgitter AG also holds a significant stake in Aurubis, Europe's top copper producer and recycler. Committed to sustainability, it advances low-CO2 steelmaking via the SALCOS® program and emphasizes resource efficiency, innovation, and workforce development. With a history tracing back to 1858, the group employs over 25,000 people and plays a pivotal role in industries like automotive, construction, and energy through rolled steel, tube products, and engineering solutions.
In 2025, Salzgitter 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.
Salzgitter has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Salzgitter 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. Salzgitter's Annual Report 2025
b. Salzgitter's Annual Report 2024
c. Salzgitter's Annual Report 2023
d. Salzgitter's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Salzgitter's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Salzgitter reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 2.78 billion, representing 31% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 320.00 million of Salzgitter's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 4% 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
Salzgitter's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have Salzgitter's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 42.86%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 33.33%, suggesting that Salzgitter may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Salzgitter's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 2.78 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 31% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 320.00 million (4% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 27% of Salzgitter'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 Salzgitter's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 320.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 4% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Salzgitter's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Salzgitter's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 4%
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 Salzgitter earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 359.24 million 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 4% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Salzgitterhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Salzgitter's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Salzgitter reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 401.28 million,representing 76% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 202.00 million of Salzgitter's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 38% 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
Salzgitter's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
Have Salzgitter's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 52%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 25.49%,suggesting that Salzgitter 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 Salzgitter's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 401.28 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 76% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 202.00 million (38% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 38% of Salzgitter'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 Salzgitter's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 202.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 38% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Salzgitter is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Salzgitter's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Salzgitter's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 38%
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 Salzgitter is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Salzgitter allocated EUR 200.64 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 38% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Salzgitteris moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into Salzgitter's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Salzgitter reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 534.63 million,representing 71% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 60.00 million of Salzgitter's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 8% 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
Salzgitter's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
Have Salzgitter's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 14.29%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned OPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that Salzgitter maintained consistent levels of sustainable operational expenditure, without significant changes in taxonomy-aligned activity coverage.a, b
How much of Salzgitter's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 534.63 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 71% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 60.00 million (8% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 63% of Salzgitter'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 Salzgitter's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that EUR 60.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 8% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Salzgitter's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Salzgitter's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Salzgitter's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 8%
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 Salzgitter's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Salzgitter allocated EUR 60.24 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 8% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Salzgitterhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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