In terms of environmental protection, Padana Tubi conducts its activities with consideration for the need to protect the environment, committing to reduce its impacts and using natural resources sustainably. The company is aware that the steel industry plays an important role today in reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change.

In 2024, as in the previous two years, the company continued the process of accounting for and monitoring its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the calendar year 2023. In the second half of 2024, it intends to achieve certification of the study in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.

Strategically and operationally, Padana Tubi’s commitment is developed in three directions:

Regarding the use of recycled materials, the EPD studies undertaken by the Company during 2023 have provided updated information on the percentages of recycled content in inox and carbon steel used by the company, which are 76% and 37% respectively. These figures are higher compared to 2022 (where they were 65% for inox and 35% for carbon steel).

The waste generated by Padana Tubi in 2023 amounted to 38,603 tonnes of which7 873 tonnes were hazardous waste8 and 37,729 tonnes were non-hazardous waste.

During 2023, 128,000 cubic metres of water were drawn, with 84% coming from wells and the remaining 16% from the water supply system.

Energy Management and Emissions

During the reporting period, the total energy consumed did not undergo significant changes: Padana Tubi consumed a total of 344,801 GJ of energy (electricity, natural gas, and diesel) in 2023, compared to 345,478 GJ in 2022.

Padana Tubi’s Carbon Footprint for the year 2023, considering the Location-Based approach, is 2,020,941 t CO2 eq, an increase of 35% compared to 2022 (1,495,959 t CO2 eq). This difference is mainly due to the increase in indirect emissions (+36% compared to 2022), while direct emissions – a minority share of the total – have remained almost stable.