
Our journey towards sustainable steelmaking
Journey towards sustainability
In December 2020, EU leaders agreed to set an ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.
Through the implementation of numerous investments and energy efficiency measures, Železiarne Podbrezová a.s. has managed to reduce all direct CO₂ emissions by 67% as of 2023, compared to 1990 levels. The company remains committed to further reducing CO₂ emissions beyond the goals set by the European Green Deal, as shown by the nearly 72 million euros it has invested from its own resources since 1990.
Our Mission
Through a Green Way to make steel we aim to empower our customer to reach their decarbonization and sustainability targets.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be part of a global commitment to sustainability and continuous progress, capable to meet the needs of and inspire every stakeholder.
Because only all together we can build a brighter, more sustainable future for the steel industry and our planet.
Sustainability Achievements
Product Carbon Footprint
Mass of declared unit: 1000 kg
Product stage A1-A3: raw materials, transport to site, manufacturing
Seamless cold draw steel tubes (1.140 kgCO2e)
Seamless cold draw steel tubes (590 kgCO2e)
Continuously cast steel blooms
(198 kgCO2e)
Green Way Steel
67 %
Direct emissions reduction
1990-2023
91 %
Steelmaking direct emissions reduction
1990-2023
96 %
Scrap in the
metalic charge
Achieving Excellence

Optimal metallic charge to maximize scrap usage
Low-carbon electricity primarily sourced from renewables and nuclear energy
5 hydropower plants
Largest roof solar power plant in Slovakia
Heat recovery from furnaces
Skilled and motivated employees sharing the Group vision of a greener future
Investment in renewable energy
Refurbishment
Our 5 hydropower plants cover 10% of ZP consumption
New investment
The largest photovoltaic power plant in Slovakia (3MW)
Sustainable energy process

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FAQ
Source:
*Average value of the top 10% most efficient installations in 2016 and 2017 (t CO2 equivalent/t) as established in Annex of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447 (electricity emission factor of 0.376 gCO2e/kWh).
**SMA (Steel Manufacturers Association) – STEELMAKING EMISSIONS REPORT 2022 – https://steelnet.org/steelmaking-emissions-report-2022/ (Accessed: May 24, 2024)