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Pioneering role in climate protection:
SHS Group makes the CDP’s A list
The SHS Group (SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar, Saarstahl and Dillinger) has been recognized for its commitment to climate protection by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) – and rewarded with a place on the globally coveted and recognized A list. The annually published list includes the companies that achieve top ratings for transparency and climate protection measures, based on the data provided in CDP questionnaires. More than 21,000 companies competed in this year’s ranking by the non-profit environmental protection organization.
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Robert Habeck announces EUR 2.6 billion in prospective funding for the Saarland steel industry
SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar with its subsidiaries Dillinger, ROGESA and Saarstahl is ready for the transformation to green steel production. The technological conditions and roadmap are in place. During his visit to Saarland today, Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck announced decisive results for the gigantic decarbonization project, that is unparalleled in Germany and Europe. Accompanied by Minister President Anke Rehlinger and a crowd of cheering representatives of Dillinger and Saarstahl, Habeck announced planned funding totaling EUR 2.6 billion – subject to approval by EU competition authorities.
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Saarstahl offers carbon-reduced steel for the automotive industry
Saarstahl Ascoval, a subsidiary of the Saarstahl/SHS Group in Saint Saulve, France, has obtained the certificate of compliance with IATF 16949:2016. IATF 16949 is an internationally recognized quality management standard for the entire automotive industry supply chain.
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SHS - Stahl Holding Saar acquired Dillinger Hafen-Umschlagsgesellschaft mbH from HES International
Dillingen/Rotterdam. SHS – Stahl Holding Saar GmbH & Co.KG (SHS) acquired Dillinger Hafen-Umschlagsgesellschaft mbH (DHUG) from HES International on 18 September 2023. The declared aim of the purchase is to further optimize the SHS supply chains. Following a strategic review, HES International decided that DHUG is better positioned to fit into the portfolio of SHS.
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Always state-of-the-art thanks to continuous improvement and innovation – Saarstahl plant in Neunkirchen celebrates 430th anniversary
The historic Saarstahl plant in Neunkirchen recently celebrated its 430th anniversary. The plant is an important employer for the region with a current workforce of about 800 people. Employees of the plant – some of whom are from families that have worked in Saarland’s steel industry for generations – see themselves as part of the big steelmaking family. They showed their affiliation with the plant during the celebration by responding to the invitation in large numbers, together with their families.
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Saarstahl's sustainability management again recognized as an industry leader by EcoVadis
For the second time in a row, the corporate social responsibility management at Saarstahl has been awarded the highest possible platinum medal by EcoVadis. This means that the Saarland-based steel producer is once again among the top one percent of companies rated in the sector. EcoVadis is an internationally recognized sustainability ratings platform. The rating, for which the evaluation criteria were increased in the current period, confirms the consistently high quality of Saarstahl’s sustainability management.
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Cooperation for a sustainable steel industry: SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar (SHS) is a member of ResponsibleSteel
ResponsibleSteel is a global multi-stakeholder initiative for sustainability standards and certification involving diverse stakeholders in the steel industry. The initiative aims to be a driving force worldwide for socially and environmentally responsible production of climate-neutral steel. The membership augments the existing sustainability management at SHS with the companies Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke (Dillinger) and Saarstahl AG.
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Environmental Product Declaration published for “Pure Steel+ Rail” products
Saarstahl Rail, a subsidiary of Saarstahl AG, published in August the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its “Pure Steel+ Rail” products. The EPD, which contains information about the environmental impact of a product, affirms Saarstahl Rail’s pioneering role in the mobility sector.
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Into the green future together: Dillinger and Saarstahl welcome 220 apprentices
Today was the first day of work for 220 new apprentices at Dillinger and Saarstahl. Both companies have significantly increased the number of apprenticeship contracts compared with the previous year, when 130 students opted for the Saarland steel industry.
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Iberdrola Germany supports decarbonization efforts: green electricity from offshore wind power for SHS – Stahl Holding Saar
• Iberdrola Germany and SHS – Stahl Holding Saar GmbH & Co. KGaA conclude a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 15 years. • With a capacity of about 50 MW from the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, SHS is covering annual consumption of 200 GWh. • The green electricity will be used in future production of low-carbon steel in Saarland’s steel industry. • Additional opportunities for cooperation in the areas of onshore, hydrogen and “circularity” (offshore wind) are being studied.
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