Gerdau publishes 2025 annual report
GGB•Gerdau’s 2025 sustainability report recorded three workplace fatalities. Emissions intensity rose to 0.86 metric tons of CO2 equivalent per metric ton of steel, while water consumption fell to 2.72 cubic meters per metric ton and byproduct reuse increased to 87%.
1. Safety and sustainability figures
Gerdau’s 2025 sustainability report recorded three workplace fatalities, prompting a review of safety processes and risk classifications. Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity increased to 0.86 metric tons of CO2 equivalent per metric ton of steel from 0.85. Water consumption declined to 2.72 cubic meters per metric ton of steel from 2.85, and byproduct reuse rose to 87% from 84%.
2. Workforce representation
Women held 26.17% of leadership positions, below the company’s 30% target. Black representation in Brazilian leadership reached 30.7%, exceeding its 30% goal.
