Russel Metals Inc
Russel Metals's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Russel Metals 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Russel Metals has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Russel Metals's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Russel Metals amounted to 54,260 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Russel Metals decreased by 1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Russel Metals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Russel Metals were 40,302 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Russel Metals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Russel Metals's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Russel Metals's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Russel Metals's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Russel Metals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,958 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Russel Metals reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Russel Metals's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 13.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Russel Metals's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Russel Metals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Russel Metals use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Russel Metals reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Russel Metals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Russel Metals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Russel Metals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,302 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,403 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Russel Metals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Russel Metals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Russel Metals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.4 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Russel Metals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Russel Metals ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Russel Metals among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a