Located in the Ipatinga state of Minas Gerais, Brazil and operating since 1962, Usiminas is the leader in flat steel production in Latin America and recently released a record net income of R$ 4.5 billion (over 800 million USD) in the second quarter of 2021. Brazil, which has been criticised for its environmental policies, has committed itself during the COP26 to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, raising the target initially set at 43%, Environment Minister Joaquim Leite said during a conference. STOCKSHOTS of Usiminas steel industry company