Acerinox SA
Acerinox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Acerinox completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Acerinox has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acerinox's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox amounted to 1,512,939 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox decreased by 5.46%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Acerinox's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acerinox were 807,964 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Acerinox reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Acerinox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,086,711 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 704,975 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Acerinox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 20.96% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Acerinox use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Acerinox reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Acerinox's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Acerinox's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Acerinox reported 4,447,596 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Acerinox includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Acerinox's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Acerinox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,447,596 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Acerinox's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acerinox disclose?
In 2025, Acerinox reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,724,055 tCO₂e (83.73%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 271,713 tCO₂e (6.11%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 237,136 tCO₂e (5.33%)
Acerinox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acerinox’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Acerinox reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 807,964 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,796 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 118.89 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Acerinox's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Acerinox's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Acerinox reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 118.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,198.42, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Acerinox rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Acerinox ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Acerinox is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Acerinox's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Acerinox reported a total carbon footprint of 5,960,535 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.07% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Acerinox's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.56%.a