Vallourec SA

Common Name
Vallourec
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
15,766
Ticker
VK
Exchange
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Description
Vallourec S.A. is a multinational manufacturing company headquartered in Meudon, France, specializing in the production of hot-rolled seamless steel tubes and welded tubular solutions. Founded in 1899...

Vallourec's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Vallourec 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).

Vallourec has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Vallourec’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Vallourec’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
b. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022
c. Vallourec's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022

Insights into Vallourec's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vallourec amounted to 1,208,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vallourec decreased by 6.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Vallourec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e-8%-10%-2%-6%-8%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vallourec's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vallourec were 884,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Vallourec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Vallourec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Vallourec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Vallourec's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Vallourec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 324,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Vallourec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Vallourec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 45.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Vallourec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.25% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Vallourec use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Vallourec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Vallourec's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Vallourec reported 6,385,924 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 Vallourec includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Vallourec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e-13%-18%+6%+4%-13%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vallourec's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Vallourec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,385,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 22.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 77.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Vallourec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Vallourec's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 35.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vallourec disclose?

In 2024, Vallourec reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

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

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,897,339 tCO₂e (76.69%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 917,192 tCO₂e (14.36%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 120,667 tCO₂e (1.89%)

Vallourec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(76.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(14.4%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(1.9%)

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

In 2024, Vallourec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 884,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,198 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 210.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Vallourec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SCWVesuviusYear: 2023Scope 1: 169,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 69.14 tCO2e/$MAPL Apollo TubesYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,099Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MKumba Iron OreYear: 2024Scope 1: 417,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,633Scope 1 Intensity: 114.77 tCO2e/$MSSShandong Iron and SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,821,339 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,249Scope 1 Intensity: 2,206.60 tCO2e/$MJindal SAWYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,703,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,345Scope 1 Intensity: 726.50 tCO2e/$MCSN MineracaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,670Scope 1 Intensity: 78.31 tCO2e/$MCompanhia Siderurgica NacionalYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,213,806 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,072Scope 1 Intensity: 2,151.40 tCO2e/$MYongxing Special Materials TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 196,118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,715Scope 1 Intensity: 114.35 tCO2e/$MTung Ho Steel EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 187,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,987Scope 1 Intensity: 94.14 tCO2e/$MCAPYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,829,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,965Scope 1 Intensity: 616.88 tCO2e/$MCCChongqing Iron & SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,416,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,532Scope 1 Intensity: 2,786.70 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 367,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 84.55 tCO2e/$MIskenderun Demir ve CelikYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,018,940 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,999Scope 1 Intensity: 3,007.24 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MJacquet MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,050Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MWWWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$MSalzgitterYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,135,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,418Scope 1 Intensity: 972.81 tCO2e/$MAperamYear: 2024Scope 1: 860,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,509Scope 1 Intensity: 132.12 tCO2e/$MHyundai SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,679,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,280Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.52 tCO2e/$MHBISYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,664Scope 1 Intensity: 3,133.68 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 3,072.77 tCO2e/$MMaruichi Steel TubeYear: 2022Scope 1: 45,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,838Scope 1 Intensity: 24.84 tCO2e/$MSimsYear: 2024Scope 1: 80 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,795Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTaigang StainlessYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,600,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,861Scope 1 Intensity: 1,453.46 tCO2e/$MVallourecYear: 2024Scope 1: 884,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,198Scope 1 Intensity: 210.59 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Vallourec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 210.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 123.45 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Vallourec ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Vallourec's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Vallourec reported a total carbon footprint of 7,593,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.11% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Vallourec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.64%. a

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