Thyssenkrupp Secures Ninth Consecutive Top CDP Climate Rating for Leading Decarbonization Efforts

Thyssenkrupp Secures Ninth Consecutive Top CDP Climate Rating for Leading Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp has achieved the highest rating in the prestigious CDP Climate Rating for the ninth year in a row, recognizing the company’s commitment to decarbonization and transparent emissions reporting. The company’s Decarbon Technologies segment, alongside efforts such as the hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant at the Duisburg site, are central to its strategy. Thyssenkrupp continues to lead the green transformation, helping customers reduce CO2 emissions with cutting-edge technologies. The company also leads in green hydrogen production, clean ammonia, and sustainable fuel technologies, while Polysius advances the decarbonization of the cement industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 11-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — For the ninth consecutive year, thyssenkrupp has earned the highest rating in the esteemed CDP Climate Rating, reaffirming the company’s steadfast commitment to combating climate change. This accolade highlights thyssenkrupp’s transparent approach to both disclosing its CO2 emissions and pursuing its transition to a climate-conscious economy.

The CDP, a prominent non-profit organization, has recognized thyssenkrupp for its outstanding progress in decarbonization. In 2024, more than 24,800 companies disclosed their environmental data through CDP, with the ratings conducted on behalf of over 700 financial institutions managing assets totaling $140 trillion.

Miguel López, CEO of thyssenkrupp AG and head of the Decarbon Technologies segment, remarked: “To secure a livable planet for future generations, the world must take action – and we at thyssenkrupp are already leading the way. Not only are we reducing our own carbon emissions, but we are also using our advanced technologies to help customers worldwide cut their CO2 footprints. We are certain that the green transformation is inevitable, and the CDP recognition affirms our strategy to proactively build a climate-friendly future.”

Ilse Henne, Executive Board member of thyssenkrupp AG responsible for sustainability, added: “We are deeply committed to meeting ambitious climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree goal. For example, in the last fiscal year, we exceeded our energy efficiency targets, which are crucial for reducing emissions. We will continue this momentum, advancing with speed and consistency.”

As a leader in the green transformation, thyssenkrupp is dedicated to replacing carbon-heavy production methods with environmentally friendly technologies. A notable example is the construction of the world’s first hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant at the Duisburg site, marking one of the largest industrial decarbonization efforts globally. Additionally, thyssenkrupp’s Decarbon Technologies segment, established just over a year ago, has rapidly become a key player in providing cutting-edge solutions for global industrial decarbonization.

Thyssenkrupp’s Rothe Erde business leads the way in producing the latest generation of bearings that are instrumental in the energy transition. The company’s subsidiary, thyssenkrupp nucera, is a world leader in electrolysis plants for green hydrogen production. Furthermore, Uhde is poised to meet the rising demand for clean ammonia, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and carbon capture technologies. Thyssenkrupp is also innovating in carbon-free solutions such as ammonia cracking and biomass gasification, while Polysius pioneers climate-neutral technologies for the cement industry, including its patented “pure oxyfuel” technology.

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