Goal

Steel mills: Carbon neutrality by 2050

SDI steel mills announced third-party verified science-based greenhouse gas emissions targets

In alignment with the 1.5° C scenario set forth in the Paris Agreement, a 2050 emissions intensity target for our steel mills of 0.12 metric tons of CO₂e per metric ton of hot rolled steel produced.

Interim 2030 emissions intensity target of 0.80 metric tons of CO₂e per metric ton of hot rolled steel produced, representing a 15% reduction, compared to our 2022 base year.

New targets were established using GSCC’s Steel Climate Standard, which includes key GHG emissions through hot rolling from Scope 1, Scope 2, and upstream Scope 3 categories.

The GSCC Steel Climate Standard science-based emissions target certification is aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goals and with the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector.

Our targets and 2022 base year data were independently verified by a third-party in accordance with the GSCC’s Steel Climate Standard and were certified by the GSCC.

Science-Based Third-Party Verified Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets

Together, we are building sustainable solutions for commercial steel construction.

Steel Dynamics, Omni, New Millennium

Sustainable Presentation

Steel Dynamics exclusively uses Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) and recycled steel in its steel mill operations, resulting in less carbon emissions and less energy usage. New Millennium outperforms the industry average with lower Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Helping to build a sustainable future with steel joists and deck, New Millennium can meet LEEDv4 requirements and provide recycled content, materials, and product declaration information. Download our sustainable practices interactive PDF to learn more.

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