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 a zero-fatality rate (for both employees and contractors). In 2025, we recorded three fatal accidents involving employees.
CSN Mineração
Reduce the reportable injury frequency rate by at least 30% by 2030.
CSN Group
Reduce the number of lost workdays due to occupational accidents involving direct employees by at least 30% by 2030.
CSN Group
Reduce the reportable injury frequency rate by at least 30% by 2030 | 1.90
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Assess 100% of suppliers classified as critical according to the ESG Risk Matrix for the Supply Chain on social and environmental aspects by 2026.
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).
CSN Group
Continuously improve compliance with governance best practices as established by CVM Resolution No. 80/2022.
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Maintain 100% of active employees trained in compliance, covering the Code of Conduct and the Anti-Corruption Policy | Target achieved.
CSN Mineração - Water Resources
Achieve a 94% water recirculation rate by 2032.
Cimento
Reduce particulate matter emissions by 25% by 2035 compared to the 2024 baseline year | 112 g/t of clinker produced.
CSN Group
Systematize and transparently disclose the volumes of water rights granted, withdrawn, and discharged at its operational units | Target achieved.
CSN Group
Systematize and transparently disclose the volumes of permitted, withdrawn, and discharged water across CSN Group units, correlating them with the water scarcity risks of the watersheds in which they are located. The data were collected and systematized in 2024. The platform will be published in 2025.
Siderurgia- CO2 Intensity
Reduce CO₂e emissions per tonne of crude steel by 20% by 2035, in accordance with the World Steel Association (WSA) methodology. In 2024, emissions reached 1.94 tCO₂e per tonne of crude steel.
CSN Mineração
Maintain 100% renewable electricity consumption.
CSN Mineração
Reduce CO₂e emissions per tonne of iron ore produced by 30% by 2035 | 6.52.
Mineração- Net Zero
Achieve Net Zero by 2044 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Cimento- Operational efficiency
Reduce the clinker factor in cement by 16%.
CSN Group
Expand, by 2028, local entity capacity-building programs to 80% of the territories where the Garoto Cidadão project operates, in order to promote the social and sustainable development of these territories.
CSN Group
Expand engagement initiatives and formalize the stakeholder engagement plan in the municipalities directly affected by the Company's operations by 2027. The target was achieved in 2024.
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Achieve a 28% female representation rate | Target achieved.
CSN Mineração
Double the percentage of female representation by 2025 | Target achieved.
CSN Mineração
By 2027, complete 100% of the actions proposed following the human rights due diligence conducted in Congonhas, Minas Gerais (MG).the human rights training for the CSN Mineração Security team in 2024 | Goal achieved.
CSN Group
Evaluate the state of biodiversity at operational units with significant biodiversity impacts through the implementation of the BIO methodology | Target achieved.
CSN Group
Maintain no net loss of biodiversity and, whenever possible, achieve a net positive impact (net gain) | 502.37 ha of cleared area / 1,445.59 ha of protected area.
Siderurgia- Particulate Matter
Reduce particulate matter emissions by 40% per ton of crude steel produced at the Usina Presidente Vargas (UPV) by 2030. In 2024, we reached an intensity of 0.60 tPM/ton of steel.
Cimento
Reduce particulate matter emissions by 25% by 2035, compared to the 2024 baseline | New goal.