Vale SA
Vale's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Vale 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).
However, Vale has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 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 Vale's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vale amounted to 10,000,000 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 Vale increased by 12.36%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Vale's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vale's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vale were 9,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vale's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Vale's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vale reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 300,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 600,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Vale use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vale reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Vale's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vale's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vale reported 451.2 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 Vale includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Vale's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vale's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vale reported total Scope 3 emissions of 451.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Vale reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Vale's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vale's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vale 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Vale’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Vale reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,784 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 224.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Vale's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Vale's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Vale reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 224.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 245.14 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Vale rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Vale ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Vale is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Vale's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vale reported a total carbon footprint of 10,000,451.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.36% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Vale's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6%. a