Acerinox SA
Acerinox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox amounted to 1,598,753 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acerinox decreased by 15.47%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acerinox were 706,825 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 13.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Acerinox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,243,056 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 891,928 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Acerinox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acerinox's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.81% in 2024, 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 2024, 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 2024, Acerinox reported 4,424,631 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 2024 disclosure of Acerinox includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, 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 2024, Acerinox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,424,631 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 (2023), Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions increased by 30.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acerinox disclose?
In 2024, Acerinox reported emissions for 15 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 2024, the largest contributors to Acerinox's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,541,689 tCO₂e (80.04%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 237,915 tCO₂e (5.38%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 237,090 tCO₂e (5.36%)
Acerinox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acerinox’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Acerinox reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 706,825 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,633 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 125.48 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 2024, Acerinox reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 125.48 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 2024, Acerinox ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Acerinox among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Acerinox's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Acerinox reported a total carbon footprint of 6,023,384 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.16% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Acerinox's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.81%.a