• Goals

    Supported by its business and innovation strategy focused on the application of new technologies and greater efficiency in its businesses, CSN has commitments linked to the ESG agenda.
     
    The achievement these goals contributes to increased productivity and the development of society by all of the Company’s businesses.

    • Health and safety
    • Governance, Ethics and Transparency
    • Dams
    • Environmental Performance
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Climate changes
    • Local Communities
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Atmospheric emissions

    CSN Group

    Continuously achieve the zero fatality rate throughout the CSN Group (own and third parties). | In 2022, there were 4 fatal accidents involving own employees and third parties.

    CSN Group

    Reduce the frequency rate of accidents by 30% (CAF+SAF – own and third parties). | In 2022 we reached a rate of 1,79 (-26,5% relative to the base year).

    CSN Group

    Reduce by 30% the number of days of leave by accident with own employees compared to 2021. | In 2022, 28,827 days were lost.

    CSN Mineração

    Reduce the accident frequency rate by at least 30% (CAF+SAF - own and third parties per 1MM HHT) | In 2022 we reached a rate of 1.30 (-33% referring to the base year).

    Governance

    Continuously increase our Index of Attendance to the best governance practices provided for in CVM Instruction No. 80/2022. I In 2022, we maintained total and partial assistance for 76% of the items, seeking assistance for 85%.

    Compliance

    Conduct training with 90% of employees active in the CSN Group in compliance, covering code of ethics and anti-corruption policy. I In 2022, 83% of employees were trained.

    CSN Group

    Carry out the complete de-characterization of dams built upstream of CSN by 2030. I In 2022 we reached the complete de-characterization of 2 dams.

    CSN Mining- Water Resources

    Reduce new water withdrawal in iron ore production by at least 10% per ton of ore produced. I In 2022, we reached 0.26.

    Certifications

    By 2022, achieve ISO 14001:2015 certification at the following units: CSN Cimentos de Volta Redonda (RJ) and CSN Cimentos Alhandra (PB). I Goal achieved

    CSN Mining- Water Resources

    Carry out the Water Footprint study, according to ISO 14.046:2017 in the units of Arcos and Volta Redonda until 2022. I Studies were carried out, target achieved.

    CSN Inova

    By 2022, development of two new products/services. I In 2022, 2 new products were developed (Circula + and i9 Mining), target achieved.

    CSN Inova

    Conduct six weeks of training on Innovation, ESG and Venture Capital topics at CSN Group units, by 2022. I Six weeks of training completed, target achieved.

    Steel- CO2 Intensity

    Reduction of 20% of CO2e emissions per tonne of crude steel by 2035 according to the WSA (World Steel Association) methodology. I In 2022 we reached 1.99 CO2e/ton of steel (-5% compared to the base year).

    Cement- CO2 Intensity

    Reduction of 28% of CO2 emissions per ton of cement by 2030, reaching 375 kgCO2e/t cement, according to CSI (Cement Sustainability Initiative) methodology. In 2022 we reached 481 kgCO2e/ton of cement (-8% compared to the base year).

    Mining- CO2 Intensity

    Reduction of 30% in CO2 e emissions per metric ton of ore produced by 2035 (Scopes 1 and 2). I In 2022 we reached 7,92 kgCO2e/ton of ore (+37% compared to the base year).

    Mining- Net Zero

    Net Zero achievement by 2044 in the emissions of scopes 1 and 2 of CSN Mineração. I In 2022 we achieved a 8% increase in absolute emissions compared to the base year.

    Cement- Energy Efficiency

    Reduce by 5% the electrical consumption (kwh/ton of cement), in relation to the base year. I In 2022, we reached an intensity of 70,38 kwh/ton of cement (-18% compared to the base year). The target was achieved and we set out to maintain this level until 2030.

    Cement - Energy Efficiency

    Reduce thermal consumption (GJ/ton of clinker) by 2030 by 1% by 2030, reaching 3.22 GJ/ton produced, meeting the target set for 2050 in the Cement Sustainability Initiative roadmap for the sector. I In 2021, we reached 3.31 GJ/ton of cement (+1.2% compared to the base year).

    Cement- Operational efficiency

    Reduce the clinket factor in cement by 16% by 2030 I In 2022, we reached 55.9% clinker factor (-4% compared to the base year).

    Mining- Energy Efficiency

    Maintenance of electricity consumption of 100% renewable sources at CSN Mineração. I In 2022, we maintained 100% renewable electricity consumption.

    Steel- CO2 Intensity

    Reduction of 10% in CO2 e emissions per metric ton of crude steel by 2035 according to the methodology of the WSA (World Steel Association). I In 2022 we reached 1.99 CO2e/ton of steel (-5% compared to the base year).

    CSN Foundation

    In 2022, develop a pilot project of Theory of Change in the main operating units of the Company. I In 2022, two pilot projects were developed, target achieved.

    CSN Foundation

    By 2023, increase the care of children and adolescents by the Garoto Cidadão project by 39%. I In 2022, 2,533 children were served (+11% compared to the base year).

    Group CSN

    Reach 28% representation of the Female Gender in the CSN Group by 2025 (base 2020). I In 2022, we reached 20,5% female representation (+43% referring to the base year).

    CSN Mining

    Double the percentage of women at CSN Mineração by 2025. I In 2022, we reached 21,8% of representativeness (+67% referring to the base year).

    Steel - Particulate Matter- Material particulado

    40% reduction in particulate matter emissions per tonne of crude steel in UPV by 2030 according to WSA (World Steel Association) methodology. I In 2022 we reached the intensity of 0.99 tMP/ton of steel (+27% compared to the base year).