Taking care of the planet is also part of the process

Learn about some of the environmental projects that are being implemented in the countries where Ternium operates to help care for the planet.

Is it possible to live in the world in a more sustainable way? Every June 5, the world stops to ask this question. World Environment Day is one of the most important global platforms for reflection, collective action, and international agreements on climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation.

At Ternium, we join this global movement today, as we do every day, and we take on the resolution of these great challenges as a central part of our culture. Our company spans the entire American continent, and from each region we work not only to reduce our impact, but also towards regenerating the planet.

Let's take a look at some of the environmental projects led by Ternium:

In Mexico, after a major fire that affected a property used by the Faculty of Forestry Sciences of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) for research; Ternium signed a collaboration agreement with the university to carry out the ecological restoration of more than 230 hectares of this land, called “Bosque Escuela.”

“More than 60,000 plants were reforested, soil conservation measures were implemented, firebreaks were created, roads were improved, and a nursery with the capacity to produce up to 20,000 plants was rehabilitated. It was a very enriching project with environmental and social benefits, since local people were hired to carry it out,” says Alejandra Portillo, an environmental engineer at the Mexican plant.

Meanwhile, in the city of Olavarría, Argentina, wind is now a source of clean energy thanks to the Vientos Olavarría Wind Farm. With 22 wind turbines, this farm will be able to supply almost all of the electricity required by Ternium's plants in Argentina. The project involved an investment of more than $220 million and is part of the company's decarbonization goals.

Belén Monardo, an environmental engineer in Argentina, explains: “It was a huge challenge from every point of view: engineering, environmental, management, and the result is just as impressive. Without a doubt, the use of clean energy is essential to achieving Ternium’s decarbonization goal.”

At the Santa Cruz plant in Brazil, the Environmental Monitoring Center was launched in 2020, dedicated to real-time, 24-hour monitoring of atmospheric emissions and air quality.

“The center plays an important role as an environmental education space. During community visits, it becomes an arena for dialogue and learning, where it is possible to transparently present how the plant’s environmental monitoring works and the measures adopted,” adds Larissa Herzog, Environment Manager at Ternium Brazil.

These projects coexist with many others, such as emissions control, water use efficiency, circular economy, and biodiversity conservation. “Ternium has a genuine and integrated commitment to the environment. The company constantly seeks to improve its environmental performance, adopts circular economy practices, prioritizes strict compliance with legislation, and values dialogue with society,” emphasizes Larissa.

Producing steel sustainably is necessary, but it is not enough. That is why we are committed to building an industry that, through investment, education, and innovation, coexists with nature in a caring and responsible manner.