With a history spanning 122 years, GerdauisBrazil'slargeststeelproducer,oneoftheleadingproducersoflongsteelintheAmericasandofspecialsteelintheworld. In Brazil, Gerdau also produces flat steel and iron ore for its own use. Gerdau also has a new business division, Gerdau Next, which fosters entrepreneurship in segments adjacent to the steel industry.
Guided by its purpose of empowering people who build the future, Gerdau has operations in nine countries and over 30,000 direct and indirect employees. Gerdau is the largest recycling company in Latin America and uses scrap as an important input, with 73% of the steel it produces made from scrap. Every year, Gerdau transforms 11 million tonnes of scrap into a variety of steel products. Gerdau also is the world’s largest charcoal producer, with over 250 hectares of planted forests in the state of Minas Gerais.
As a result of its sustainable production matrix, Gerdau currently has one of the industry’s lowest average greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂e), of 0.86t/CO₂e per tonne of steel, which is about half the global industry average of 1.91 t/CO₂e per tonne of steel (worldsteel). By 2031, Gerdau’s target is to reduce its carbon emissions to 0.83 t/CO₂e per tonne of steel.
Gerdau’s shares are listed on the São Paulo (B3), New York (NYSE) and Madrid (Latibex) stock exchanges.
We are one of the largest food retail companies in Brazil. We were pioneers with a multi-format and multi-channel business model that brings together renowned chains and brands such as Pão de Açúcar and Extra, Minuto Pão de Açúcar, Pão de Açúcar Fresh and Mini Extra. In addition to our own and exclusive brands Qualitá, Taeq and Club des Sommeliers.
We have more than 765 physical stores and are leaders in food e-commerce in Brazil, working tirelessly to be the best choice for our customers and the pride of our team.
We are driven by a passion to serve and win. Our people are committed to our values to offer the best shopping experience in our stores. In all areas, regardless of role or position, everyone is focused on serving and delighting our customers every day.