Waste & Hazardous Materials Management

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management

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Effective & Environmentally Responsible Management

Effective waste management is crucial for minimizing our environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance, while the proper handling of hazardous materials is essential to protect human health and the environment.

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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.

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Performance Metrics

Tracking and Reporting

We keep a close eye on our waste generation and disposal performance by regularly tracking metrics and reporting on waste management practices as part of our sustainability disclosures.

Continuous Improvement

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement in waste management practices, we continuously set and achieve waste reduction targets to drive performance and minimize environmental impact.

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.