Swiss Steel Holding AG
Swiss Steel Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding 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).
Swiss Steel Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Swiss Steel Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Swiss Steel Holding amounted to 584,000 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Swiss Steel Holding decreased by 20%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Swiss Steel Holding were 407,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Swiss Steel Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 177,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Swiss Steel Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 29.76% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Swiss Steel Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Swiss Steel Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported 1,124,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Swiss Steel Holding includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,124,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 82.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Swiss Steel Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Swiss Steel Holding disclose?
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 730,600 tCOâ‚‚e (63.73%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 191,080 tCOâ‚‚e (16.67%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 134,880 tCOâ‚‚e (11.76%)
Swiss Steel Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Swiss Steel Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 1,708,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Swiss Steel Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 23.83%.