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Our Community Connection

What is the foundation of a strong, successful and caring community? People. At Schnitzer Steel, we consider ourselves

part of many communities – from the cities and towns

where our businesses are located to the global market-

place where we trade. The common element that keeps us

successful is our people – and the good work they do to

make our world a better place.

S c h n i t z e r S t e e l i n d u S t r i e S , i n c . | Our Community Connection

More than 100 years after our Company was founded, the Schnitzer name has come

to be associated with much more than metals recycling. Today, our name is linked to an

extraordinary tradition of philanthropy, reaching far beyond our Northwest origins to

make a difference in the communities where our employees live and work.

We connect to our communities in many ways. We work to support organizations that are

performing vital community functions, like feeding the hungry and training first responders.

We keep our focus on health and human services, education and the environment.

“Community” can also mean responding to global concerns, as evidenced most recently

by our support of Mercy Corps and the American Red Cross as they provided emergency

disaster relief services to earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Our connection to our communities isn’t just when we make Company charitable

contributions or devote resources in support of a need. We recognize and value how our

employees are making a difference in the world, on their own time. On the next few pages,

you’ll meet some of our employees and discover our shared vision for a better, healthier

future. It’s this kind of dedication and passion that continues to position Schnitzer Steel as a

leader and trusted partner throughout the many communities we serve.

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John D. Carter Chairman

Tamara L. Lundgren President and Chief Executive Officer

Making a difference together.

Disaster Relief | SuPPOrTing mErCy COrPS anD mEDiCaL TEamS inTErnaTiOnaLWhen a devastating earthquake struck the Sichuan Province of China in 2008 – killing tens of thousands and leaving nearly 400,000 injured – Mercy Corps and Medical Teams International were mobilized as part of a global effort to help heal and rebuild the region. Thanks to the support of organizations around the world – including Schnitzer Steel – they were able to provide lifesaving services.| 3


Life Flight | a LifESaving rESOurCE – JuST in TimEA partnership between Schnitzer Steel’s Cascade Steel Rolling Mills and the McMinnville, Oregon fire department to build a new helipad for Life Flight made an immediate and memorable impact on the community.

On the day of the helipad’s dedication ceremony – which featured a demonstration landing by a Life Flight helicopter – the local fire marshal received an emergency call. A motorcycle rider had just been seriously injured on a nearby highway and the new helipad was put into service helping on its first emergency.

After touching down at the Cascade Landing, Life Flight flew the injured rider to a Portland hospital, where he was treated for head and chest injuries. The local community was witness to a direct demonstration of how the new helipad will have a life-changing effect on the region.

JODy frEEmaintenance Supervisor/assistant Buyer Schnitzer Southeast attalla, alabama

Jody’s hometown of Steele, Alabama is a place where neighbors look out for one another. Jody is part of this special community and she’s a 20-year veteran of the local fire department.

As an emergency medical technician, she also responds to calls from elderly neighbors with medical needs that don’t warrant a trip to the emergency room, like blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Because the town is small, Jody often helps people she knows

personally – which makes her work even more meaningful. We’re glad that Jody plays such an important role in her community and we’re equally proud of the work she does every day at Schnitzer Steel.

OuR STRengThOuR PeOPLe

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Sharing what’s important.

Oregon Food Bank | rOaSTS, rEBar anD raCing TO STOP hungErThe 2008-2009 holiday season brought an unprecedented need for emergency food boxes for Northwest families. So employees at Schnitzer Steel’s Portland headquarters cancelled their holiday party and made a generous donation to Oregon Food Bank instead. In July 2010, Schnitzer Steel, Pick-n-Pull, and Cascade Steel spearheaded a food drive for employees, customers and NASCAR fans called “Racing to Stop Hunger.” The drive raised the equivalent of nearly 88,000 pounds of food, and the Company donated an additional $10,000 to Oregon Food Bank.| 5

Oregon food Bank’s 108,000 square foot facility combines warehouse, distribution centers and

administrative offices. Donated rebar from Cascade Steel helped to build this efficient warehouse.


Donation Matching | hEaLing fOr haiTiIn the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the country of Haiti in early 2010, Schnitzer Steel worked quickly to establish a way for our employees to provide relief to those in need. Through a dollar-for-dollar donation matching program, we augmented our employees’ contributions to Haitian disaster relief efforts through either the American Red Cross or Mercy Corps.

It’s another example of how the people of Schnitzer Steel are ready and willing to lend a helping hand to communities in need.

miChaEL mcinTyrECommercial Operations managerSchnitzer northeast Johnston, rhode island

Michael and his wife Paulette have been volunteering with the Blackstone- Millville Food Pantry in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. With the economic downturn, Michael has seen a noticeable increase in the number of people who need a little extra assistance to get by.

During a typical shift at the food pantry, Michael sees everyone from elderly

people to young families concerned about feeding their children. The work is emotionally challenging but rewarding. We’re proud that he has

chosen to share his time and compassion to help his

neighbors when they need it most.


“ I knew I wanted to do something but wasn’t sure what,

so the link to the websites and the Company match

was perfect.”

– Gloria C., Portland Yard

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Preparing the next generation.

ARCS Scholars | rECOgniZing PrOmiSing STuDEnTSOregon native Chris HolmesParker is always aiming high. As a chemical physics undergraduate at Oregon State University, he worked as a teaching assistant, participated in multiple internships and founded the Pico Satellite Project, a student organization aimed at launching small satellites into low-earth orbit. He’s also the latest recipient of an ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation scholar award – funded by Schnitzer Steel – to reward promising students in natural science, medicine, and engineering. Chris plans to focus on controls and adaptive learning in a field called Autonomous and Multiagent Systems.

“I want to figure out how to enable networks of tens, hundreds or thousands of robots, satellites

and other devices to work together.”– Chris HolmesParker, ARCS Scholar

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The First Tee of Portland |

LESSOnS BEyOnD ThE LinkSSome of life’s most important lessons don’t reveal themselves in traditional classrooms – they require a more subtle approach. The Portland chapter of The First Tee has discovered that the golf course is a great setting for teaching life lessons that can be used on and off the green.

Schnitzer Steel is a supporter of this non-profit organization, which reaches out to young people from across the state with a combination of golf instruction, tournament opportunities, and life skills classes. We also appreciate their motto: “Do the right thing when no one is looking.”


THE FIRST TEECORE VALUES:HonestyIntegritySportsmanshipRespect ConfidenceResponsibilityPerseveranceCourtesyJudgment

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SuZannE grigOriEffgeneral manager, Schnitzer Steelfresno, California

Safety is a top priority for our employees. When Suzanne Grigorieff and her daughter attended a traffic safety seminar presented by the non-profit North American Traffic Safety Seminars, she was impressed and became a volunteer. Today, she’s on the Board of Directors of this vital organization, working to bring together local law enforcement and accident victims to make young drivers think twice before taking chances on the road.

Passing on essential knowledge.

SkillsuSA | BuiLDing TOmOrrOw’S wOrkfOrCE What skills will be important in tomorrow’s economy? How can we prepare today’s students to thrive in the workforce? In St. Helens, Oregon high school teacher Rory Lewno takes these questions seriously. Under his guidance, students taking his metals manufacturing class are demonstrating the creative thinking that will help them succeed in just about any economy. His students are thriving – sponsored by Schnitzer Steel, they’ve been awarded gold medals two years in a row in the national SkillsUSA competition.| 9

St. Helens students won the gold medal in 2009 with their design of a biodiesel

converter that fits into a 10-foot cabinet.


extractionFest | rEaL wOrLD SafETy TrainingOnce a year, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders from across the U.S. and Canada converge in Fort Worth, Texas for a rare, hands-on opportunity to learn techniques for extracting accident victims from cars and trucks. Schnitzer Steel’s Pick-n-Pull played a valuable role in this important training by donating 100 vehicles for the event. These about-to-be-recycled vehicles gave first responders real world experience using the Jaws of Life and other rescue tools.


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Jim OSBOrnE Purchasing manager, Schnitzer SteelTacoma, washington

Jim Osborne works hard to keep the community where he lives safe. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and was recently honored by the towns of Fircrest and Riverside, Washington for his three decades of service. In addition to his duties as a firefighter, he serves as the Riverside Fire and Rescue Department’s public education coordinator. In this

role, he teaches students of all ages the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness. This gives Jim the chance to do what he loves – sharing his knowledge to keep his neighbors healthy,

safe, and protected.

Keeping our backyards clean.

Mystic River | ParTnEring wiTh nEighBOrS TO PrOTECT haBiTaT Being a good corporate citizen means partnering with our local communities to make a difference. Since 2007, Schnitzer Steel has worked to protect water conditions and the fragile ecosystem of the Mystic River watershed, which is located near our Everett, Massachusetts plant. As part of the Mystic River Water Association, Schnitzer Steel is committed to creating a healthier environment for the area by supporting ongoing testing, cleanup, and community education programs. The result? Preserving natural beauty and vital resources that can be enjoyed for generations.| 11



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Aloha ‘Aina|

SuSTaining hawaiiThe people of Hawaii work hard to protect their delicate island eco- systems and they have embraced recycling as a means to avoid filling the islands’ very limited landfills.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Aloha ‘Aina Earth Day Recycling Community Clean-Up, a monthly event that has both raised $67,000 to benefit island schools and charities and recycled 1,100 tons of scrap metal since the program’s inception. Schnitzer Steel founded Aloha ‘Aina in 2004 and provides ongoing leadership by coordinating the monthly effort of volunteers and participating recycling partners. In recognition of this service and environmental commitment, the city of Honolulu presented Schnitzer Steel Hawaii with a resolution honoring the Company’s contributions to sustaining the island’s health and natural beauty.

mOniCa rODaLassistant general Counsel Schnitzer Steel Portland, Oregon

Monica Rodal has discovered that planting trees is a great way to bring communities together. Last spring, Monica and a couple hundred neighbors converged in their Portland neighborhood to plant dozens of trees, courtesy of Friends of Trees. The non-profit organization’s goal is to build community while restoring cityscapes with trees, providing shade, and reducing pollution and water run-off.

“Now, when I walk through the neighborhood,” says Monica. “I get to see all the trees I’ve helped plant. It’s pretty satisfying.”


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Our guidelines for givingSchnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. is committed to investing in the

communities in which it operates. Our charitable donations

support selected institutions and organizations that:

•FeedthehungrythroughSchnitzerSteel’snational

food bank network

•Protectandimprovetheenvironment

•Enhanceeducation

•Supporthealthandhumanservices

•Enrichtheartsandculture

•Encourageothercommunity-basedandnon-politicalactivities

•Improvethequalityoflifeinthecommunitieswhereour

employees live and work

•Increaseunderstandingofissuesthatareofinterestandbenefit

to the general society and also to our businesses

•Arequalifiedunder501(c)(3)oftheU.S.InternalRevenueCode,

are a registered charity in Canada or in the united States, or any

state,theDistrictofColumbia,aU.S.Possession(includingPuerto

Rico),orapoliticalsubdivisionofastateoraU.S.Possession.


SOnia SiLvahuman resources Business Partner Schnitzer Steel Oakland, California

Once a year, Sonia Silva organizes a garage sale to benefit Good Shepherd Communities, a home for men and women with developmental disabilities. Sonia has a personal connection to Good Shepherd – her best friend’s sister, who has Down syndrome, calls it home. Sonia visits once a week and it has given her a new outlook. “Getting to know someone with Down syndrome has helped me appreciate life,” says Sonia. “The smallest things make her happy. It puts everything into perspective.”

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With numerous metals recycling facilities, auto parts recycling sites and a steel mill, SchnitzerSteel has the power to make significant, positive impacts in our communities. A

tradition of giving that began in 1906 lives on through the service performed by our dedicated

employees and the passion we all feel for the communities where we work and live.

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