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Russel Metals Inc

Common Name
Russel Metals
Country
Canada
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
3,970
Ticker
RUS
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Russel Metals Inc. is a prominent metal distribution and processing company with an extensive influence in the North American steel industry. It is primarily engaged in the distribution of steel produ...

Russel Metals's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Russel Metals's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Russel Metals's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Russel Metals's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Russel Metals's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Russel Metals's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRussel Metals amounted to54,619metric 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 Russel Metalsincreased by 0.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Russel Metals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-6%-3%+8%0%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Russel Metals were 41,767 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Russel Metals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Russel Metals's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Russel Metals's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Russel Metals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,852 tCOâ‚‚e 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 20.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), 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 2024, Russel Metals reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Russel Metals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Russel Metals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Russel Metals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 41,767 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,962 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.1 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Russel Metals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,0005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FSAlligoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,102 tCO2eRevenue: $M 847Scope 1 Intensity: 2.48 tCO2e/$MFurukawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,977Scope 1 Intensity: 15.48 tCO2e/$MMSC Industrial DirectYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,821Scope 1 Intensity: 5.06 tCO2e/$MToromont IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,491Scope 1 Intensity: 14.12 tCO2e/$MBufabYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 860Scope 1 Intensity: 2.48 tCO2e/$MBeijer RefYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,888 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,236Scope 1 Intensity: 6.45 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MFFFlowtech FluidpowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MMomentum Group ABYear: 2024Scope 1: 767 tCO2eRevenue: $M 261Scope 1 Intensity: 2.94 tCO2e/$MFinning InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,790Scope 1 Intensity: 9.15 tCO2e/$MHexagon PurusYear: 2024Scope 1: 681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 165Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MBroedrene A & O JohansenYear: 2024Scope 1: 420 tCO2eRevenue: $M 757Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MResideo TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,761Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MIndutradeYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,953Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MAddtechYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,169Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MFastenalYear: 2024Scope 1: 128,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,546Scope 1 Intensity: 17.00 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MBossard HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,089Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MSSSIGYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,278Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MGrafton GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,864Scope 1 Intensity: 10.91 tCO2e/$MDaetwyler HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,223Scope 1 Intensity: 14.48 tCO2e/$MAndritzYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,651Scope 1 Intensity: 6.27 tCO2e/$MSiteOne Landscape SupplyYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,301Scope 1 Intensity: 17.75 tCO2e/$MWesco InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,819Scope 1 Intensity: 2.61 tCO2e/$MRussel MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,767 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,962Scope 1 Intensity: 14.10 tCO2e/$M

How does Russel Metals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Russel Metals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.1 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.81, 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 2024, Russel Metals ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Russel Metals among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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