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.
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.
"Going once, going twice, sold!" – This phrase is usually correctly associated with auctions. At thyssenkrupp Materials Services, however, it was the culmination of a carefully planned fundraising campaign.
A project launched by thyssenkrupp in 2015 to give refugees a career perspective throughout the Group is now an integral part of thyssenkrupp Materials Services' recruiting and training strategy. A success that changes many lives and holds the opportunity to shape the labor market in a sustainable way. In August 2022 the next step was taken.
Sustainable, efficient and flexible: With the help of EDI, paper-based processes are replaced by digital processes. EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange and enables the transfer of business documents between two companies.
As a mill-independent materials distributor and service provider we attach great importance to the responsible disposal of our materials. We are constantly working to return our products such as stainless steel, aluminum or wood to the materials cycle by recycling large quantities and reusing them elsewhere.
From 2030 thyssenkrupp Materials Services aims to be climate neutral. To this end we are already setting ourselves ambitious targets. With the Product Carbon Footprint calculator (PCF calculator) we have now developed a way to accurately calculate emissions for every product in the thyssenkrupp Materials Services portfolio.
