ArcelorMittal LaPlace, LLC is part of the world's leading steel company with operations in more than 60 countries. ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with leading R&D and technology, as well as sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and outstanding distribution networks. With an industrial presence in over 20 countries spanning four continents, the Company covers all of the key steel markets, from emerging to mature.

ArcelorMittal's core philosophy is to produce Safe, Sustainable, Steel and is committed to its promise of 'transforming tomorrow' and the three values that underpin it - Sustainability, Quality and Leadership.

Sustainability is integral to ArcelorMittal’s overall vision to transform tomorrow. ArcelorMittal recognizes that steelmaking operates in a sector that can have a significant impact on the environment, which means the company has an even greater responsibility to make sure resources are used wisely, and waste and emissions are managed effectively. Complying with environmental regulations is just the start.

The challenge ArcelorMittal faces is to do this in the context of an ongoing, and indeed growing, demand for the steel produced. Steel is one of the building blocks of the world economy, and is helping to fuel much-needed growth and development in emerging markets. ArcelorMittal is committed to finding a way to supply that demand today, while protecting the environment for the future.

ArcelorMittal does have one notable advantage on the company’s side, and that's the fact that steel can be 100 percent recycled, over and over again. So even if some steel production is carbon-intensive, it has immense potential as an environmentally-friendly construction and manufacturing material, which puts the company in a pivotal position to help drive the sustainability agenda.

ArcelorMittal commits to operating in a responsible way with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and the communities in which it operates. ArcelorMittal has adopted the ‘Journey to Zero’ initiative to encourage employees at all levels across the globe to take ownership of Health and Safety in order to achieve the goal of zero accidents and injuries.

The LaPlace facility is one of the largest recyclers in Louisiana. The steelmaking facility, which began operations in 1981, recycled over 1 billion pounds of scrap metal in 2010. The shredder facility, which began operations in 1995, recycled approximately 230 million pounds of scrap metal in 2010. Much of this scrap metal consists of automobiles and discarded appliances which would be littering the streets and occupying valuable landfill space were it not recycled.

The off-site emissions reported are transfers of “shredded fluff”, including foam and fabric from automobile seats, dashboards and other plastic parts from automobiles and appliances. The majority of this off-site transfer is in the form of zinc which is properly landfilled.

ArcelorMittal LaPlace, LLC employees approximately 402 persons, as well as 20 full-time contractors. Of the 430 employees, 194 live in the tri-parish area. The steelmaking facility has operated in St. John Parish for 30 years. Please visit www.arcelormittal.com and go to the Corporate Responsibility page to read more about our environmental commitment and philosophy, as well as about climate change, biodiversity and energy.