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.
- Biodiversity
- Human Rights
- Health and safety
- Ethics and Compliance
- Dams
- Eco-efficiency
- Value Chain
- Climate Change
- Local Communities
- People management and DE&I
- Atmospheric emissions
CSN Group
Continuously achieve the zero fatality rate throughout the CSN Group (own and third parties). | In 2023, there were 6 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 2023 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 2023, 2,010 days were lost.
CSN Mineração
Reduce by 30% the number of days lost due to accidents involving own employees. | In 2023, 436 days were lost.
CSN Group
Evaluate 100% of potentially critical suppliers in ESG aspects through a systematized questionnaire by 2025 I New goal
CSN Mineração
Reduce the accident frequency rate by at least 30% (CAF+SAF - own and third parties per 1MM HHT) | In 2023 we reached a rate of 1.09 (-45% 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 2023, we maintained total and partial assistance for 76% of the items, seeking assistance for 85%.
Governance
Maintain in 100% the percentage of active employees trained in compliance, covering the code of conduct and anti-corruption policy I New goal
Compliance
Conduct training with 90% of employees active in the CSN Group in compliance, covering code of ethics and anti-corruption policy. I In 2023, 100% of employees were trained.
CSN Group
Carry out the complete de-characterization of dams built upstream of CSN by 2030. I In 2023 we reached the complete de-characterization of 4 dams.
CSN Mining- Water Resources
Achieve 94% water recirculation by 2032 I New goal
CSN Group
By 2025, systematize and transparently present the volumes of water permitted, captured and released at CSN Group units, relating them to the risks of water scarcity in the basins in which they are located I New goal
CSN Mining- Water Resources
Maintain water intensity below 0.45 m³ of water withdrawn per ton of ore produced I In 2023, we reached 0.26. I New goal
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 2023 we reached 2.07 CO2e/ton of steel (-1,4% 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 2023 we reached 485 kgCO2e/ton of cement (-4,7% 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 2023 we reached 7.01 kgCO2e/ton of ore (-1,3% 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 2023 we achieved a 43.3% 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 2023, we reached an intensity of 83.0 kwh/ton of cement (+13,4% compared to the base year).
Cement - Energy Efficiency
Reduce thermal consumption (GJ/ton of clinker) by 2030 by 1% by 2030, reaching 3.21 GJ/ton produced, meeting the target set for 2050 in the Cement Sustainability Initiative roadmap for the sector. I In 2023, we reached 3.54 GJ/ton of cement (+9.3% compared to the base year).
Cement- Operational efficiency
Reduce the clinket factor in cement by 16% by 2030 I In 2023, we reached 61.4% clinker factor (-3.6% compared to the base year).
Mining- Energy Efficiency
Maintenance of electricity consumption of 100% renewable sources at CSN Mineração. I In 2023, 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 2023 we reached 2,07 CO2e/ton of steel (-1,4% compared to the base year).
CSN Foundation
In 2024, implement two pilot projects for the elderly community of Volta Redonda, marking the debut of the CSN Foundation with this beneficiary public I New goal
CSN Foundation
By 2023, increase the care of children and adolescents by the Garoto Cidadão project by 39%. I In 2023, 3,492 children were served. achieving the target.
CSN Foundation
Expand training aimed at local entities to 80% of the territories in which the Garoto Cidadão project is present, in order to guarantee the social and sustainable development of these territories, by 2028 I New goal
Group CSN
Reach 28% representation of the Female Gender in the CSN Group by 2025 (base 2020). I In 2023, we reached 23% female representation (+61% referring to the base year).
CSN Mining
Double the percentage of women at CSN Mineração by 2025. I In 2023, we reached 24% of representativeness (+85% referring to the base year).
CSN Cimentos
Implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) at the Alhandra and Arcos units by 2025 I New goal
Group CSN
Update the human rights training of the CSN Mineração Property Security team in 2024 I New goal
Group CSN
By 2025, complete 50% of the actions proposed from the Human Rights Due Diligence carried out in Congonhas (MG) I New goal
Group CSN
In 2023, improve the diagnosis, aiming to provide details regarding recovered areas and monitored species I Achieved goal
Group CSN
In 2023, prioritize the most relevant dependencies and impacts on ecosystem services for each of the Company's operating segments I Achieved goal
Group CSN
Carry out an assessment of the condition of biodiversity (application of the BIO methodology) in all operational units that have relevant ecosystems, by 2025 I New goal
Group CSN
Seek to achieve no net loss in biodiversity and, whenever possible, net positive impact (net gain) I New goal
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 2023 we reached the intensity of 0.85 tMP/ton of steel (+9% compared to the base year).