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Sustainability

Environmental Stewardship

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Operating responsibly and contributing to the circular economy are key to our environmental strategy and shared commitment to make the world a better place. 

Metallus is proud to contribute to the circular economy by transforming scrap metals into valuable products. Concurrent with our firm commitment to sustainability, we prioritize the use of recycled materials in our manufacturing processes.

Over 90% of our raw materials come from recycled materials. 

By embracing this recycling mindset, we not only minimize waste, we also reduce the need for virgin materials, conserving natural resources and minimizing our environmental footprint. As part of our environmental stewardship efforts, we continually strive to identify various efforts within our own operations to limit waste, reduce air and GHG emissions, optimize efficiency, and manage water responsibly. 

2022 Sustainability Report

To learn more about our environmental stewardship practices, read the “Passion” section of our latest sustainability report.

Environmental Goals

All 2030 targets are based on the company’s operating assets as of 2018 and do not account for any future inorganic growth or other expansion of its facilities or operating assets, for which an adjustment to the absolute reduction may be required.

40%

absolute reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions

35%

absolute reduction in fresh water withdrawn

30%

absolute reduction in total energy consumption (direct and indirect)

10%

reduction in waste-to-landfill intensity

Environmental Management Practices

Our environmental efforts are focused on maintaining clean air, water, and land, while complying with environmental rules and regulations. Through the integration of material efficiency, conservation of energy, and responsible natural resource use, we aim to continually lessen our products’ environmental impact.

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Operations

100% of our steel is produced primarily from recycled scrap metal.

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Air

We monitor our air emissions, manage and mitigate dust at our facilities, and seek additional methods to reduce emissions.

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Water

Our onsite wastewater treatment facility increases the amount of water we can reuse in our facilities.

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Land

Between 2018 and 2022, we reduced waste-to-landfill by 3,833 tons and increased our recycled materials by 4%.

Case Studies

  • A large industrial facility with cylindrical storage tanks and conveyor belts stands behind a golden field under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.

    ISO 14001 Compliance Ensures Responsible Environmental Programs 24/7, 365

    Our environmental practices are based on an ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS). This approach establishes a framework for proactive innovation and collaboration within our organization. It encourages employees at all levels to actively contribute to our environmental programs, leveraging their expertise to identify new opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.

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    Wastewater Treatment Plant (Iron Recovery)

    As part of our efforts to reduce waste and provide clean water back to the natural environment, we’ve implemented an iron recovery system to recover otherwise landfilled iron material from our wastewater treatment process. While we are prospecting value-add facilities to send this material to, it is currently stored safely on site for future use.

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    Recycling Center

    Our on-site recycling center allows us to have one single point of collection for hard to recycle items such as batteries, light bulbs, aerosol cans, and other liquids. We follow strict procedures for handling, sorting, and storage to ensure the items are recycled properly and responsibly.

Additional Resources

Sustainability Strategy and Goals
Social Commitment
Governance and Ethics