Sustainability Overview
As Slovenia's leading steel manufacturing group, with a presence in more than 70 markets worldwide and a workforce of around 3,500 employees, we are conscious of our economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.
We are committed to global and European climate goals and operate in line with circular economy principles. With our steel and steel products, we are the right partner for facilitating the green transition in Europe.
The SIJ Group's sustainability commitments have been incorporated into our Sustainable Development Strategy up to 2030, which aligns with our business strategy. Our commitments to sustainable operation and development have been further reinforced by our decarbonisation plan.
Annual and Sustainability Report
A transparent disclosure of economic, environmental and social aspects of SIJ Group's business, in accordance with GRI standards and EU taxonomy.
Sustainability targets
Leading up to the year 2030, we will reduce our carbon emissions by 51% compared to the benchmark year of 2020.
All six SIJ Group companies in Slovenia will be certified under the ISO 45001 standard of occupational health and safety by 2026.
The basis for the sustainability strategy and decarbonization plan
We are pursuing the Paris Agreement climate goals. We will contribute to eight of the seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UN targetsWe care about the health and wellbeing of SIJ Group employees as well as the people living close to our facilities.
At SIJ Group, we ensure equal access to high quality training and promote lifelong learning.
We are committed to gender equality and strengthening the role of women in SU Group.
At SIJ Group, we ensure all employees have unrestricted access to water and sanitary facilities, and we are committed to the sustainable management of water resources.
SIJ Group promotes sustainable economic growth and provides sound work opportunities.
SIJ Group invests to ensure a resilient infrastructure that promotes inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fosters innovation.
At SIJ Group, we are committed to sustainable production and consumption.
SIJ Group is committed to making progress in mitigating the effects of climate change, reducing climate impact and implementing climate initiatives.
We follow the guidelines of European steel producers (Green Deal on Steel) and are signatories of the Sustainability Charter of the World Steel Association.
Sustainable Steel IndustryMembers of worldsteel are committed to a vision where steel is valued as a vital material for a sustainable world, taking leadership to generate positive impacts on people, our planet and the prosperity of society.
ResponsibleSteel: Certified Sustainable Steel Production
A global initiative to standardise and certify responsible and sustainable practises in the steel industry to contribute to reducing environmental, social and corporate risks throughout the steel chain.
Sustainability Highlights
SIJ ACRONI’S ELECTRICAL STEEL FOR E-MOBILITY
07.06.2024SIJ ACRONI’S SLAG IN SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENT BLOCKS
26.04.2024SIJ GROUP PLACED SLOVENIA ON THE GLOBAL MAP OF SUSTAINABLE STEEL PRODUCTION
18.04.2024286 SIJ GROUP EMPLOYEES DONATED MORE THAN 572 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK
15.04.2024Bled gets its own sustainably-made pump track built using slag
15.10.2023SIJ METAL'S BEEHIVE INCLUDED IN THE NEW RAVNE BEEKEEPING TRAIL
18.09.2023Got a Question?
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