November 28 2024
We are delighted to announce that ArcelorMittal's coil coating plant in Contrisson has been awarded ResponsibleSteel Core Site Certification, underscoring the site's holistic commitment to sustainability and the company's continued progress towards certifying all of its European operations.
ResponsibleSteel certification rigorously assesses the responsibility of steel production. Core Site Certification encompasses over 300 stringent requirements, meticulously verified through an international audit process conducted by trained third-party auditors. The certification adopts a holistic approach, covering key areas such as effective management of water and waste, ensuring health and safety at work, and protecting biodiversity.
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The certification also requires a commitment to reducing emissions according to a Paris-aligned pathway, which reinforces ArcelorMittal Construction's C5 Green Commitment, a 5-stage plan that sets out the steps the company is taking to implement sustainable practices and be carbon neutral by 2050.
Jana Meisser, Head of ESG at ArcelorMittal Construction commented: “We’re delighted that ArcelorMittal Construction Contrisson plant located in France has achieved site certification against the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard. This success underlines our continued dedication to show leadership in responsible production techniques and high ethical standards.”
The site was acquired by Arcelor in 2002 but has a history in steel and iron stretching back hundreds of years. Today the site produces around 300,000 tonnes annually, specialising in the manufacture of continuously rolled, galvanized and pre-painted sheets.
The audit demonstrated the positive relationships the site has built with local stakeholders, strong safety and environment management systems, a well-structured roadmap for the reduction of GHG emissions, and plans to improve the water management policy to name a few.
View the certificate and read the public summary here.
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