At Worthington Steel, we are driven by a commitment to be Strong For Good, and our 2025 sustainability report is a direct reflection of this commitment to our people, customers, suppliers, investors and communities.
Fiscal 2025 Highlights
2.4%
CO2 Emissions (MT) Reduction
2x
Better Safety Record
98%
of generated waste diverted
53,600
training hours completed
73
Non-Profit Organizations
90%
Facilities Earned
Environment
Green Star in Action: Air, Energy, Water and Waste
We’re proud of the sustainability improvements our facilities made across air, energy, water and waste streams. For more than a decade, our Green Star initiative has been a catalyst for environmental improvements across Worthington Steel. Facilities earn stars for year-over-year progress in water, energy and waste reduction. In fiscal 2025, 90% of our manufacturing facilities earned four-or five-star ratings.
Over the last fiscal year, our facilities have:
- Purchased renewable electricity at facilities producing electrical steel laminations, reducing emissions by more than 3,500 metric tons (MT) of CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reduced by 4,527 MT across our global operations.
- Identified nearly 70 projects that are projected to save over 5 million kWh annually once complete. 47 projects have been finished to date.
- Implemented 52 water-related projects with an estimated annual savings of more than 1 million gallons once complete.
- Recycled more than 400,000 tons of scrap steel and more than 60,000 tons of spent pickle liquor – increases of 22% and 5%, respectively, from the prior year.
Environment
Strong Investments for a Decarbonized Future
Beyond stewardship and conservation in our facilities, Worthington Steel supports the decarbonization of transportation and the broader clean energy transition through our operations.
Investments for Growth in Fiscal 2025:
- Expanding electrical steel capabilities in Mexico and Canada, with five new presses for manufacturing traction motor laminations and a transformer core facility expansion, respectively.
- Announcing plans to acquire a controlling interest in Sitem Group, a European manufacturer of electrical steel laminations and motor die castings, expanding our global reach in electrification.
- Installing and successfully testing a new line for patented ablation technology, supporting the production of hot-formed tailored blanks through TWB Company, our joint venture.
- Supplying approximately 35,000 tons of steel for solar applications, reinforcing our role in clean energy infrastructure.
Geoff Gilmore, President & CEO of Worthington Steel
To us, strength isn't just about durability. It's about using our position, Our Philosophy and our voice to drive meaningful progress."
Social
Safety: A Culture of Strength
At Worthington Steel, we believe our people are our greatest asset, so keeping them safe is our highest priority.
For more than 20 years, our SafeWorks program has served as the foundation for our occupational health and safety management system. By following SafeWorks, our employees led us to a safety record that is more than twice as strong as the industry average.
Our commitment to safety is reinforced through a comprehensive training program, and this year, our employees completed 53,608 hours of EHS training.
Social
Expanding Our Talent, Growing Opportunities in Manufacturing
We are committed to attracting and retaining talented employees who help us drive our success and their own.
Through education partnerships, our Worthington Steel Workforce Experience, Manufacturing Day, Internship Program and more, there are many ways we share open positions and invest in showcasing career opportunities in manufacturing.
Social
Citizenship: 70 For Good and Beyond
Practicing good citizenship, supporting meaningful causes and encouraging our people to actively participate in community life has long been a part of Our Philosophy.
In 2025, we celebrated a major milestone: 70 years in business. As part of the celebration, we launched 70 For Good, a companywide challenge to support 70 nonprofit organizations through service projects, donation drives and community engagement.
In addition, The Worthington Companies Foundation, jointly funded by Worthington Steel and Worthington Enterprises, contributed $3.1 million to 73 nonprofit organizations focused on health, human services, youth & education and civic causes.
Governance
Doing What's Right
Consistent with the core values of Our Philosophy, we are committed to operating our business with high ethical standards and business practices.
Fiscal 2025 Highlights
- More than $38 million spent with diverse suppliers, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive growth
- 24 facilities are IATF accredited
- 9 of our facilities are ISO 9001 accredited
- 24% improvement in external parts per million over the last two years