Russel Metals Inc
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Russel Metals's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Russel Metals amounted to 54,619 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 Russel Metals increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 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 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
- 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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,962 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.1 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 2024, Russel Metals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.1 tCO₂e 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 22 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