Severfield PLC

Common Name
Severfield
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
1,800
Ticker
SFR
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Severfield plc, a leading construction company, specializes in the design, fabrication, and assembly of structural steelwork for a broad spectrum of building and infrastructure projects. Known for its...

Severfield's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Severfield 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).

Severfield has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Severfield’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Severfield's Annual Report 2024
a. Severfield's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Severfield's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Severfield amounted to 9,579 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 Severfield increased by 0.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Severfield's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Severfield's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Severfield were 6,101 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severfield's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Severfield's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Severfield reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 157 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,478 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Severfield reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severfield's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.98% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Severfield use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Severfield reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Severfield's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
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Insights into Severfield's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Severfield reported 12,445 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 Severfield includes a breakdown across 4 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

Severfield's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e-6%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Severfield's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Severfield reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,445 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severfield's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Severfield 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Severfield disclose?

In 2024, Severfield reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Severfield's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Severfield's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 6,979 tCO₂e (56.08%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,008 tCO₂e (32.21%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,204 tCO₂e (9.67%)

Severfield's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(9.7%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(32.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(56.1%)

Insights into Severfield’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Severfield reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,101 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 585 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Severfield's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LPGKTLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MPPPorvairYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 245Scope 1 Intensity: 47.42 tCO2e/$MGGGoodwinYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 28.30 tCO2e/$MYouGovYear: 2024Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MHSS Hire GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MBabcock International GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,134 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,498Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,664 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,057Scope 1 Intensity: 34.70 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MRathbones GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MTTTrifastYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 289Scope 1 Intensity: 10.01 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Severfield reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.08 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Severfield rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Severfield ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Severfield is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Severfield's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Severfield reported a total carbon footprint of 22,024 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.93% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Severfield's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 56.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.7%. a

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