At TimkenSteel, we strive to operate responsibly and sustainably. It is as important to us as making the world’s cleanest steel.
ESG Strategy
Guided by our core values, we are dedicated to our founder’s unwavering belief in ethics, honesty and respect in everything we do. In environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, we are continuously evolving a program structure that is aligned with our business strategy and informed by established reporting standards and frameworks such as those from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We believe regular, transparent communication with stakeholders about key areas of focus and our progress against established goals is pivotal to our success.
TimkenSteel’s ESG strategy consists of three focus areas:
- Environmental Stewardship: Our commitment to environmental stewardship encompasses how we continuously seek to improve the efficiency and cleanliness of our electric arc furnace (EAF) operations while delivering quality products and services that help our customers compete. We employ proactive environmental practices that focus on maintaining clean air, water and land, and comply with environmental rules and regulations. Innovation, collaboration and stakeholder engagement are embedded within our environmental programs.
- Social Commitment: Our social commitment begins with protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers, and extends to fostering an inclusive environment in which our differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to grow and achieve their full potential. We are also inspired to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
- Governance and Ethics: We promote the long-term interests of shareholders and build public trust through good governance practices. This includes oversight of the ESG program by the full Board of Directors, which reviews ESG-related risks and opportunities annually.
Materiality Assessment
TimkenSteel conducted an ESG materiality assessment in order to identify specific ESG and sustainability focus areas and ensure alignment with key external stakeholders. In conjunction with the company’s ESG core team and its internal audit function, the company facilitated an ESG materiality assessment with internal and external stakeholders including employees, investors, customers and suppliers.
After collecting and analyzing responses from key stakeholders, the company determined the ESG matters that are most relevant and reasonably likely to impact the company’s financial condition, operating performance, strategy and financial planning and, accordingly, established the following pillars and focus areas for its ESG program.
