ESG ratings are important as they measure a company’s resilience and exposure to long-term environmental, social, and governance risks.
EcoVadis, a leading business sustainability rating index, has rated Aperam Gold. This places us within the top 5% of companies globally. The rating follows a comprehensive review of our CSR management system, with a specific focus on sustainability, environment, human rights, and ethics.
We are proud to be not only the first stainless steel company to have joined ResponsibleSteel™, the industry’s first global, multi-stakeholder certification program, but also the first Stainless Steel company to be ResponsibleSteel™ certified. The certification, which follows an in-depth third-party audit of our European operations (Châtelet, Genk, Gueugnon, Isbergues, Recyco) against exacting ESG standards, not only recognizes our own commitment to sustainability but gives our customers confidence that the stainless steel they purchase has been produced in accordance with the best ESG practices.
Feb 28, 2023 – Our Stainless South America operations (Aperam South America, Timóteo) have been successfully certified to be operating at the ResponsibleSteel™ Standard, becoming the first special flat steel manufacturer in Latin America to obtain the ResponsibleSteel™ certification.
Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally.
Aperam received the ‘Prime’ label from ISS ESG sustainability rating.
The label means that Aperam fulfills ISS ESG’s demanding requirements regarding sustainability performance in the sector and serves as an indicator of the quality of the company’s performance in the social and environmental spheres.
Given a top-level AA rating as an ESG leader, MSCI points to our robust performance and commitment towards managing greenhouse gas emissions, including our best- in-class carbon footprint. The rating also takes into account our commitment to safety and to the overall well-being of our people.
After surveying 153 companies, Sustainalytics ranked Aperam as the steel industry’s 5th most sustainable company. This firmly positions us in the elite tier of fair and sustainable companies – a position we intend to further improve using our sustainability roadmap based on the three pillars of our environmental, social, and governance responsibilities. (as of February 1st, 2023)
CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, is a not-for-profit charity that collects self-reported survey responses from participating companies, gives Aperam a B- level rating for Climate Change. This rating is a measure of the environmental sustainability of a corporation. In addition, Aperam receives a B rating for Water Security.
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.
Aperam is proud to be a founding member of the World Steel Association’s Sustainability Charter. By signing the charter, Aperam reconfirms its commitment to making our business operations and practices more sustainable. Our membership also reflects our ongoing focus on such topics as climate change, the circular economy, protecting the environment, ensuring the health and safety of our people and local communities, responsible value chains, ethical and transparent operations, and innovation and prosperity.
Aperam is proud to be recognized with the Responsible Chromium label awarded by International Chromium Development Association (ICDA). Being granted the Responsible Chromium for 2021 designation recognizes our high standards of:
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Aperam’s sustainability initiatives have earned a top ranking from Gaïa Research, an EthiFinance service and a major player in ESG ratings, has given Aperam’s sustainability initiatives ranking. Earning a score of 89 (out of 100), Aperam ranks as one of the best Euronext Paris listed companies in terms of environmental, social and governance performance.
Aperam uses Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, to outline the impact our products have across their lifecycle. Our customers use them make informed decisions about the #StainlessSteel they purchase.
Aperam is a proud member of the newly announced BEL® ESG stock market index. A new index identifying and tracking the companies within the BEL® 20 and the BEL® Mid indices that have demonstrated the best ESG practices. We view this as an important first recognition of our efforts in placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and providing transparent communication on our targets and practices.
