Aperam has been recognized in the 2026 Clean200™ ranking by Corporate Knights, placing among the top 2% of more than 8,000 companies worldwide.

This distinction highlights Aperam’s role as a key enabler of the low-carbon economy, with a significant share of revenues derived from products that support the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable world.

This latest recognition builds on a strong and consistent track record of ESG performance across leading international benchmarks.

Among them:

• MSCI ESG Rating: AAA, positioning Aperam among global sustainability leaders
• Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking Aperam among the top performers in the steel industry
• EcoVadis Gold Medal (Top 5%), reflecting strong performance across environmental, social, and ethical criteria

Together (see the full list here), these recognitions confirm the robustness and credibility of Aperam’s ESG profile.

Beyond its consistent track record, Aperam stands out for the strength of its industrial model. Stainless steel is inherently durable, reusable, and infinitely recyclable, and the Group leverages these properties through a production process that relies heavily on recycled materials and electric arc furnace technology, resulting in a significantly lower carbon footprint. 

This approach places Aperam at the core of the circular economy and aligns with key sustainability criteria such as transparency, carbon efficiency, and renewable energy use. While many steel producers are still transitioning toward a low-carbon future, Aperam already operates within one, supported by a model built on circularity and low-emission production.

As a fact, in Europe, our Aperam infinite™ – our near-zero carbon premium stainless steel – is produced with up to 98% recycled content and delivers an 85% reduction in GHG emissions (CO₂e) per tonne of steel (emission intensity) compared with industry benchmarks, demonstrating the tangible impact of its strategy and supporting our customers in their decarbonization pathway.

Finally, this approach is further supported by sector-specific recognitions, including ResponsibleSteel™ certification, as well as external assessments such as Moody’s Net Zero rating, which validate the strength of Aperam’s decarbonization pathway.