GSCC® Steel Climate Standard Certification for Arkansas Steel Associates
KERAMIDA is a GSCC®-approved certification body.
Project Details:
Arkansas Steel Associates, LLC (ASA), the leading producer of railroad tie plates in North America, is a member of the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC), a coalition of steel producers and stakeholders driving the decarbonization of the global steel industry.
In late 2024, ASA partnered with KERAMIDA, one of the world's first GSCC-approved certification bodies, to verify its base year (2023) Corporate Average Steel Emissions Intensity (CASEI) and product certification and validate its Science-Based Emissions Target (SBET). These milestones mark significant progress in aligning Arkansas Steel’s operations with the Steel Climate Standard as part of its membership in the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC).
CASEI Verification & SBET Validation
KERAMIDA’s independent verification confirmed that the CASEI, product certification, and SBET were developed in full accordance with GSCC guidelines. These metrics were approved by the GSCC in April 2025.
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As a GSCC-approved certification body for the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) Steel Climate Standard, KERAMIDA verified Steel Dynamics’ base year Corporate Average Steel Emissions Intensity (CASEI) and validated its Science-Based Emissions Target (SBET), ensuring compliance with the Steel Climate Standard. As a result, Steel Dynamics became the first steel producer in the world to have its SBET officially approved by GSCC.
KERAMIDA provides annual third-party GHG verification for Steel Dynamics. We have been supporting Steel Dynamics since 2023 by conducting independent third-party verification of its Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for calendar year 2022. The objective of the verification is to enhance the accuracy and reliability of Steel Dynamics’ GHG data prior to public disclosure through CDP and its annual sustainability report. KERAMIDA continues to work with Steel Dynamics annually to verify its GHG emissions.
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KERAMIDA’s ESG Assurance Team includes CPAs, attorneys, PhD. engineers and PhD. scientists. We provide companies with third-party verification and assurance of GHG and other sustainability data. KERAMIDA is a CDP Global Gold Verification Provider and an AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider. We offer independent validation and verification of GHG emissions for organizations across any industry in accordance with a variety of accepted standards, including ISO 14064-3 standards.
KERAMIDA offers a wide variety of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) services to clients worldwide, including multi-facility industrial clients, industrial associations, law firms, and state organizations. Our experienced team of GHG experts provide carbon footprint evaluations, GHG inventories, GHG monitoring plans, and training.
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