GHG Emissions

GHG Emissions

Transitioning to EAF Steelmaking Is Expected to Reduce Our CO2 Emissions by up to 70%

Sault Ste. Marie bridge and nature

Our Commitment to Carbon Reduction

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and recognize the fundamental role the steel industry plays in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Our multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in EAF steelmaking will help us reduce CO2 emissions by up to 3 million tonnes per year, representing up to a 70% reduction from current emissions levels.

As a traditionally Emissions-Intensive and Trade-Exposed (EITE) industry, we’re committed to building a sustainable and environmentally responsible future for Canadian steel production. In addition to supporting the objectives of the Paris Agreement, Algoma Steel is a member of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA), which aspires to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Construction of the Electric Arc Furnace from above.

Algoma’s Transition to EAF Steelmaking

A Transformational Investment in Green Steel—and a Greener Future

Our multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking is the largest decarbonization project in Canada. It is expected to reduce our carbon emissions by up to 70%, significantly shrinking our environmental footprint.

Learn More

Our Approach

Algoma truck that says "building better lives and a greener future."

Commitment to Emissions Reductions

Our transition to EAF steelmaking is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70% when compared to traditional Blast Furnace steelmaking, aligning us with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and setting us on a path to carbon neutrality by 2050.

A bridge over water at sundown.

A Comprehensive Climate Change Strategy

In addition to dramatically reducing our carbon emissions, our transformation to EAF steelmaking is expected to significantly shrink our environmental footprint, improving the air and water around us and significantly reducing waste and noise.

Performance Metrics & Targets

Alignment With the Paris Agreement

We support Canada in achieving its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Carbon Neutrality by 2050

As member of the CSPA, we share the aspirational goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Emissions
Monitoring

We monitor our environmental performance according to metrics set out by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). [See below for more details.]

Algoma Steel Plate Mill Tour

How We Monitor & Disclose Emissions Metrics

The Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) developed a framework to help companies and investors disclose decision-useful, forward-looking information on climate-related risks and opportunities, which has emerged as the leading investor-preferred framework for climate-related disclosure.

We have identified a set of metrics to monitor our performance on important Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) factors, which are aligned with the TCFD’s cross-industry, climate-related metrics categories.

For a full report on our current emissions metrics, see the “Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Climate Change” section of our ESG Report.

Sustainability

Read Algoma’s 2024 Sustainability Report

DOWNLOAD

Projected Carbon Emissions Reductions considerations

The projected carbon emissions reductions presented on this website are based on calculations derived from legacy data. These projections utilize international standards and benchmarks for electric arc steelmaking (EAF) and related processes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, these calculations may not fully reflect the latest technological advancements, operational changes, or real-time emissions data. Actual reductions in carbon emissions may vary based on site-specific factors, new innovations, and evolving industry practices. This information should not be interpreted as a definitive guarantee of future environmental performance or sustainability outcomes.