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ResponsibleSteel
By achieving ResponsibleSteel certification, the SIJ Group ranks among the most responsible and sustainable steel producers in the world. ResponsibleSteel is the first global initiative to standardise and certify responsible and sustainable practices in the steel industry. Through standards and certifications, this international organisation aims to contribute to reducing environmental, social and corporate risks throughout the steel chain, while at the same time raising awareness of steel as a sustainable material.
ResponsibleSteel certification provides evidence of compliance with these twelve principles and ensures transparency and traceability for key stakeholders.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites are led responsibly.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites have an effective management system in place to achieve the social, environmental, and governance objectives to which they are committed.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites protect the health and safety of workers.
Safe and healthy working environment
All six SIJ Group companies in Slovenia will be certified under the ISO 45001 standard of occupational health and safety by 2026.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites respect the rights of workers and support worker well-being.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites respect human rights wherever they operate, irrespective of their size or structure.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites engage effectively with stakeholders, report openly on issues of importance to stakeholders, and remediate adverse impacts they have caused or contributed to.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites respect the rights and interests of local communities, avoid and minimize adverse impacts, and support community well-being.
The corporate owners of ResponsibleSteel certified sites are committed to the global goals of the Paris Agreement, and both certified sites and their corporate owners are taking the actions needed to demonstrate this commitment.
SIJ Group decarbonization
Leading up to the year 2030, we will reduce our carbon emissions by 51% compared to the benchmark year of 2020.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites prevent and reduce emissions and effluents that have adverse effects on communities or the environment, manage waste according to the waste management hierarchy, and take account of the full life cycle impacts of waste management options.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites demonstrate good water stewardship.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites protect and conserve biodiversity.
ResponsibleSteel certified sites minimize the adverse social, economic, and environmental impacts of full or partial site decommissioning and closure.
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