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Sims Ltd

Common Name
Sims
Country
Australia
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
3,887
Ticker
SGM
Exchange
ASX
Description
Sims Limited is a global leader in the metal recycling and circular technology solutions sector. Specializing in the buying, processing, and selling of both ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals, th...

Sims's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Sims 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).

Sims has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Sims's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Sims's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Sims's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sims amounted to 135,300 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sims decreased by 7.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Sims's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-5%+12%+1%-2%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sims's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sims were 75,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Sims reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sims's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Sims's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Sims's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Sims reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 60,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Sims reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sims's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Sims's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sims's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does Sims use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Sims reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Sims's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Sims's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Sims reported 5,098,300 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 2025 disclosure of Sims includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Sims's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+4%+90%+6%-36%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sims's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Sims reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,098,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 4.68% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 95.32% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Sims's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 35.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sims disclose?

In 2025, Sims reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

In 2025, the largest contributors to Sims's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,328,100 tCO₂e (49.89%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,077,000 tCO₂e (44.51%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 142,500 tCO₂e (3.05%)

Sims's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(49.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(44.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(3.1%)

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

In 2025, Sims reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,933 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Sims's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DMMGYear: 2024Scope 1: 648,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,479Scope 1 Intensity: 144.86 tCO2e/$MBrickworksYear: 2024Scope 1: 244,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 344.38 tCO2e/$MNufarmYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,043 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,305Scope 1 Intensity: 29.15 tCO2e/$MNickel IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,934,253 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,744Scope 1 Intensity: 1,682.05 tCO2e/$MPerseus MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,046Scope 1 Intensity: 205.80 tCO2e/$MSouth32Year: 2024Scope 1: 9,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,524Scope 1 Intensity: 1,249.28 tCO2e/$MPls GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,196Scope 1 Intensity: 150.76 tCO2e/$MFortescueYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,156Scope 1 Intensity: 114.01 tCO2e/$MNorthern Star ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,282Scope 1 Intensity: 240.11 tCO2e/$MLynas Rare EarthsYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,046 tCO2eRevenue: $M 310Scope 1 Intensity: 222.88 tCO2e/$MGold Road ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 104,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 322Scope 1 Intensity: 324.42 tCO2e/$MCapricorn MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 214Scope 1 Intensity: 372.80 tCO2e/$MSandfire ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,394Scope 1 Intensity: 77.67 tCO2e/$MMineral ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 705,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,508Scope 1 Intensity: 200.98 tCO2e/$MDDDyno NobelYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,247,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,649Scope 1 Intensity: 615.94 tCO2e/$MIluka ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 454,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 880Scope 1 Intensity: 516.02 tCO2e/$MBlueScope SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,345Scope 1 Intensity: 749.21 tCO2e/$MIGOYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 202.22 tCO2e/$MBHP GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 78,349Scope 1 Intensity: 93.17 tCO2e/$MSimsYear: 2025Scope 1: 75,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,933Scope 1 Intensity: 15.20 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Sims reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 222.88, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, Sims ranked 1 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Sims among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Sims's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Sims reported a total carbon footprint of 5,233,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 35.08% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Sims's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.43%.a

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