Steel Dynamics Recognized by Corporate Knights as One of the Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

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Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) was named to Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and identified as the leader in the steelmaking industry globally. This marks the company's second consecutive year on the list and highlights its focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Corporate Knights evaluated public companies with over $1 billion in revenue across three equally weighted sustainable economy KPIs: sustainable investments, sustainable revenues, and sustainable revenue momentum.

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) announced that Corporate Knights has recognized the company as one of the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and the leader within the steelmaking industry globally.

"We are honored by this recognition," said Mark D. Millett, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. "Being named one of the world's most sustainable corporations for the second consecutive year reflects the exceptional commitment and passion of our teams. Their unwavering focus on safety, innovation across our products and supply chain, and leadership in sustainability continues to drive Steel Dynamics to the highest levels of operational and financial performance."

Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100 methodology was based on a rigorous assessment of publicly traded companies with over $1 billion in revenue, subject to exclusionary screens. The companies were assessed across three equally weighted sustainable economy key performance indicators, including sustainable investments, sustainable revenues, and sustainable revenue momentum. Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list and details on the selection methodology are available at: corporateknights.com.

About Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. The company operates using a circular manufacturing model, producing lower-carbon-emission, quality products with recycled scrap as the primary input. Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in North America, combined with a meaningful downstream steel fabrication platform. The company is also investing in aluminum operations, further diversifying its product offerings to supply aluminum flat rolled products with high recycled content to the countercyclical sustainable beverage can industry, in addition to the automotive and industrial sectors. Steel Dynamics is committed to operating with the highest integrity and to being the safest, most efficient producer of high-quality, broadly diversified, value-added metal products.

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FAQ

What recognition did Steel Dynamics (STLD) receive on February 19, 2026?

Steel Dynamics was named to Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100 and ranked industry leader in steelmaking. According to the company, this is its second consecutive year on the Global 100, highlighting continued emphasis on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Why was Steel Dynamics (STLD) included in Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100?

Inclusion was based on performance across three sustainable economy KPIs: investments, revenues and revenue momentum. According to the company, Corporate Knights assessed public firms with over $1 billion in revenue using those equally weighted indicators and exclusionary screens.

Does the Corporate Knights recognition indicate industry leadership for Steel Dynamics (STLD)?

Yes — Steel Dynamics was identified as the global leader within the steelmaking industry on the 2026 Global 100 list. According to the company, the designation reflects operational and sustainability leadership across its products and supply chain.

How does Steel Dynamics describe the significance of the Corporate Knights honor for STLD shareholders?

The company frames the honor as validation of its sustainability and operational performance, which it links to financial and operational strength. According to the company, the recognition reflects team commitment to safety, innovation, and supply-chain leadership.

What methodology did Corporate Knights use to rank Steel Dynamics (STLD) in 2026?

Corporate Knights used a rigorous assessment of public companies with over $1 billion in revenue, applying exclusionary screens and three equally weighted KPIs. According to the company, the KPIs were sustainable investments, sustainable revenues, and sustainable revenue momentum.