Salzgitter AG
Salzgitter's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Salzgitter completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Salzgitter has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Salzgitter's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Salzgitter amounted to 9,686,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Salzgitter decreased by 7.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Salzgitter's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Salzgitter's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Salzgitter were 9,364,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Salzgitter reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Salzgitter's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Salzgitter's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 131,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 322,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Salzgitter reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.78% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Salzgitter use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Salzgitter's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Salzgitter's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Salzgitter reported 13,906,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Salzgitter includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Salzgitter's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Salzgitter's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,906,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 67.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Salzgitter reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Salzgitter's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 877.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salzgitter's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Salzgitter disclose?
In 2025, Salzgitter reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Salzgitter's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Salzgitter's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,128,000 tCO₂e (51.26%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,417,000 tCO₂e (17.38%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,684,000 tCO₂e (12.11%)
Salzgitter's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Salzgitter’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Salzgitter reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,139,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,418 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 973.19 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Salzgitter's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Salzgitter's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Salzgitter reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 973.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 585.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Salzgitter rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Salzgitter ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Salzgitter is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Salzgitter's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Salzgitter reported a total carbon footprint of 23,592,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.43% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Salzgitter's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 39.69%.a