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Meeting Demand for
Recycled Metals

Meeting the Growing Demand for Recycled Metals

Today, the accelerated growth in manufacturing of low-carbon and metal intensive technologies, such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar power infrastructure, continues to drive progress toward a net zero future and increases the global demand for the materials our Company recovers and recycles.

Increased manufacturing activity, especially in the southeastern U.S., where the automotive industry alone is investing $45.9B since 20171, places Schnitzer’s recycling business at the heart of the value chain for both customers and suppliers.

In fiscal 2022, Schnitzer added more than 200 team members and 10 new operating locations across the southeast through the acquisitions of Columbus Recycling and Encore Recycling, bringing our southeastern footprint to 24 sites. The Encore acquisition marked the addition of Schnitzer’s first metal shredder in the region, which effectively extended our operating model to reach further up the value chain.

The acquisitions of Columbus and Encore Recycling support our growth strategies of increasing our ferrous and nonferrous volumes and providing metals recycling services to a growing network of domestic manufacturers. Schnitzer is poised to deliver local and scalable capacity for the low-carbon inputs needed to produce the next generation of sustainable technologies.

1 Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/14/automakers-investing-in-the-south-as-evs-change-the-auto-industry.html

2 Source: https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/minerals-used-in-electric-cars-compared-to-conventional-cars

Minerals used in electric cars compared to conventional cars2
(kg/vehicle)

Bar chart showing minerals used in electric cars compared cars

Schnitzer’s Southeastern U.S. Footprint

Map showing Schnitzer’s Southeastern U.S. Footprint
  • Acquired Encore operating facilities
  • Acquired Columbus operating facilities
  • Existing Schnitzer operating facilities
Chairman & CEO Message How Schnitzer Creates Value Recycled Materials and Circular Economy Supporting Circular Economy Our Operational Footprint Managing ESG at Schnitzer Sustainability Governance and Principles Stakeholder Engagement Sustainability Goals Meeting Demand for Recycled Metals Advanced Recovery Technologies Environmental Management Climate Action Through Emissions Reduction Indirect Emissions Net Zero Carbon Emissions Steel Water Conservation Biodiversity Safety A Conversation with Suresh Rajapakse Culture Benchmarking Diversity Employee Resource Groups Engaging Employees Everyday Ethics & Compliance Training, Education, Development & Recognition Health & Wellness Cultivating Community Supporting Children & Families Engaging Tomorrow’s Workforce Addressing Food Insecurity Environmental Advocacy

Minerals used in electric cars compared cars (kg/vehicle)2

Electric Car

Conventional Car

2 Source: https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/minerals-used-in-electric-cars-compared-to-conventional-cars

Schnitzer’s Southeastern U.S. Footprint

Acquired Encore operating facilities

Acquired Columbus operating facilities

Existing Schnitzer operating facilities