Gerdau SA
Gerdau's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Gerdau 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).
Gerdau has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Gerdau's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gerdau amounted to 11,075,762.63 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 Gerdau decreased by 3.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Gerdau's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gerdau's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gerdau were 9,562,436.98 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Gerdau reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gerdau's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gerdau's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Gerdau's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Gerdau reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,513,325.65 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Gerdau reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gerdau's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gerdau 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Gerdau use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Gerdau reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Gerdau's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Gerdau's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Gerdau reported 2,889,026.19 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 Gerdau includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Gerdau's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Gerdau reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,889,026.19 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), Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions increased by 95.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gerdau disclose?
In 2023, Gerdau reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,534,716.39 tCOâ‚‚e (53.12%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,061,698.42 tCOâ‚‚e (36.75%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 246,483.26 tCOâ‚‚e (8.53%)
Gerdau's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gerdau's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Gerdau reported a total carbon footprint of 13,964,788.82 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Gerdau's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 68.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 20.69%.