Strong partnerships for a common purpose

Acting together

Sustainable solutions for our customers

We want to be carbon neutral by 2030. That is our declared goal. But we also want to support our customers and partners on their journey with innovative products and services. Thereby, one focus is on creating sustainable supply chains.

Ratings underline thyssenkrupp's leading ESG position

thyssenkrupp is regularly among the best-rated companies in the area of sustainability. More information on ratings and awards for corporate activities can be found here:

Sustainability strategy and targets (thyssenkrupp.com)

Questions and answers about our procedure

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One example is our emission reduction certificates. We offer these through our subsidiary thyssenkrupp Materials Trading to offset Scope 3 emissions. Voluntary Carbon Credits (VCCs) can be used to offset emissions along our own production and value chain and make an additional contribution to achieving climate targets. The selection of certificates is based on careful criteria that we continually review and refine. A key factor in selecting projects is whether they are sustainable and accompanied by additional measures. In addition, climate-damaging emissions may only be offset once and thus be phased out. The VCC Desk at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading handles the careful selection, procurement and transparent and orderly retirement of emission reduction certificates centrally for thyssenkrupp Materials Services and its own customers. Learn more about our emission reduction certificates: Emission reduction certificates from thyssenkrupp Materials Services help customers reduce their CO2 footprint (thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com)

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The Product Carbon Footprint Calculator (PCF Calculator) enables companies to determine the carbon footprint of each of their products. For us, this is the basis for long-term decarbonization of the supply chain. The PCF Calculator is therefore the right tool to help drive an individual sustainability strategy while reducing Scope 3 emissions. Learn more about our PCF calculator: With data to carbon neutrality (thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com)

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Together with Novelis, we are driving the recycling of end-of-life materials in the automotive industry. The goal is to increase the availability of valuable secondary materials that can be recovered from vehicles at the end of their life cycle. The jointly developed Automotive Circularity Platform (ACP) is a digital marketplace that connects players along the entire end-of-life vehicle value chain and enables automotive suppliers to collect and reuse aluminum and other materials such as steel, plastics, glass, rubber and more. More about ACP: thyssenKrupp Materials Services and Novelis join forces to drive the circular economy (thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com)

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The de:karb project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, is investigating how to reduce CO2 consumption in sheet metal production. The goal is to make industry-specific Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions transparent, identify potential for reducing emissions, and make the industry's energy consumption more flexible. This should significantly increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix. Read more about de:karb: de:karb research project reveals CO2 footprint of entire supply chain (thyssenkrupp-materials-services.com)

We help our customers achieve their sustainability goals with a wide range of products. As one of the world's leading mill-independent materials traders and service providers, we give them a transparent overview of all players, supply routes and materials in their supply chains. At the same time, we want to play an active role in shaping their supply chains and developing sustainable alternatives. Strong partners at our side help us make this a reality and advance our mission.

BEYOND Stories

Find out more about our initiatives, projects and successes in the area of sustainability.

Lukas Göbel is Product Innovation Manager at thyssenkrupp Materials Services

“Technology can make our lives so much better”

With his Master's degree in Digital Business and Strategy, Lukas Göbel had not planned to join an industrial company. However – as is often the case – the task appealed to him.

Certificate for partnership between thyssenkrupp Materials Services and AfB

Old hardware, new life: Social-ecological impact with IT devices

Too often, old devices are simply thrown away. Yet there are ways to extend the life of hardware or save valuable raw materials through recycling.

Alternative drive systems in logistics

Transport processes cause up to 20 per cent of global CO2 emissions. Sustainable solutions in logistics are therefore crucial to counteracting climate change. thyssenkrupp Materials Services is already using alternative drive systems for trucks that are in use at several subsidiaries.

Innovative ways in supply chain management

Supply chains are the foundation of the global economy. They are a complex network that connects companies, markets, and people around the world. Their importance cannot be overstated, as they are critical to the success and resilience of any business. One thing is clear: the past few years and months have demonstrated once again the impact that unforeseen events can have on supply chains.