Protecting the planet

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Our contributions to the environment

The fight against climate change and the protection of biodiversity are of central importance to us. That is why we will operate in a climate-neutral manner from 2030 and continuously reduce all forms of environmental pollution.


As an organization, we engage in actions that have an immediate positive impact on climate protection. However, in order to achieve a long-term effect, we do not lose ourselves in actionism. Instead, we use research projects to generate momentum, strengthen partnerships and implement innovative solutions in our business operations.

Stories

Photovoltaic plant at the El Puig site (c) thyssenkrupp Materials Services

Protecting the planet

thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe in El Puig climate-neutral from 2023

As part of the steel service center network of thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, the site in El Puig, near Valencia, is systematically taking further steps towards climate neutrality: From as early as 2023 the company will operate on site in a climate-neutral manner. One important element is the installation of a full-coverage photovoltaic system.
PCF (c) thyssenkrupp Materials Services

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With data towards climate neutrality

From 2030 thyssenkrupp Materials Services aims to be climate neutral. To this end we are already setting ourselves ambitious targets: Indirect emissions in our value chain (Scope 3) - particularly from the use of our products - are to be reduced by at least 16% in the next few years. With the Product Carbon Footprint calculator (PCF calculator) we have now developed a way to accurately calculate emissions for every product in the thyssenkrupp Materials Services portfolio.
Dr. Michael Dohlen, thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems (c) thyssenkrupp

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We provide impetus for a circular economy

Ambitious research project by thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems: Hot metal desulfurization slag is to be fully recycled and reused in several industries.
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Protecting the planet

Green supply chains: Saving CO2 with digitization

Supply chains are complex and often consist of a large number of processes. The experts at thyssenkrupp Materials Services show how supply chains can be made green and efficient so that all processes mesh like clockwork.
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, El Puig (c) thyssenkrupp

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First Materials Services site becomes a member of ResponsibleSteel

The thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe El Puig (Valencia) service center is involved in the ResponsibleSteel initiative, which issues sustainability certificates for appropriate commitment in the steel industry.
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Protecting the planet

We make supply chains more sustainable

Becoming greener. That is the goal thyssenkrupp Materials Services has set itself. From 2030 the materials trader and service provider wants to operate on a carbon-neutral basis. The way to achieve this: modern and sustainable supply chain management.

Beyond clean: Our CO2 roadmap

At Materials Services sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate vision. We have set ourselves a clear time frame for our path to climate neutrality and defined measures which we are systematically pursuing:

We will already be operating climate neutrally worldwide from 2030 – around 20 years earlier than originally specified. With this decision we are taking responsibility in the fight against climate change and making clear our claim to leadership in the industry. After all, as one of the world’s leading mill-independent materials distribution and service providers, we can make an impact in over 30 countries around the world.

Martin Stillger
Chairman of the Executive Board of Materials Services