Ternium SA
Ternium's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ternium 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).
Ternium 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ternium's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ternium amounted to 20,000,000 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). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ternium increased by 2.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Ternium's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ternium's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ternium were 17,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ternium reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ternium's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Ternium's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ternium's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Ternium's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ternium reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,800,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,100,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ternium reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ternium's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ternium 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Ternium use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ternium reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ternium's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ternium's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ternium reported 11,600,000 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 2023 disclosure of Ternium includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Ternium's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ternium's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ternium reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,600,000 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
Has Ternium reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ternium's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 998.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ternium's Scope 3 emissions increased by 81.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ternium disclose?
In 2023, Ternium reported emissions for 5 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 Ternium's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ternium's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,800,000 tCO₂e (67.24%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,400,000 tCO₂e (29.31%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 200,000 tCO₂e (1.72%)
Ternium's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ternium’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Ternium reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,900,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,610 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,016.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ternium's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ternium's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Ternium reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,016.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 649.6 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ternium rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Ternium ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Ternium is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Ternium's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ternium reported a total carbon footprint of 31,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.54% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Ternium's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 56.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.71%. a