Acerinox SA
Acerinox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acerinox's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox amounted to 2,262,896 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox decreased by 17.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Acerinox's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acerinox were 778,994 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Acerinox reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Acerinox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,483,902 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Acerinox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acerinox's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 23.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 21.03% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Acerinox use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Acerinox reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Acerinox's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Acerinox's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Acerinox reported 3,521,612 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Acerinox includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 14 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Acerinox's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Acerinox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,521,612 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acerinox disclose?
In 2023, Acerinox reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,955,619 tCOâ‚‚e (83.93%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 284,134 tCOâ‚‚e (8.07%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 219,382 tCOâ‚‚e (6.23%)
Acerinox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acerinox's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Acerinox reported a total carbon footprint of 5,784,508 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.52% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Acerinox's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 25.65%.