Vesuvius plc
Vesuvius's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Vesuvius 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).
Vesuvius has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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Location-Based | 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 Vesuvius's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vesuvius amounted to 263,048 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vesuvius decreased by 31.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Vesuvius's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vesuvius were 169,914 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 40.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Vesuvius's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vesuvius reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,961 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 93,134 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 15.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vesuvius's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vesuvius 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Vesuvius use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vesuvius reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Vesuvius's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vesuvius's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vesuvius reported 1,381,457 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 2023 disclosure of Vesuvius includes a breakdown across 11 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.
Vesuvius's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vesuvius reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,381,457 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 94.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vesuvius 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vesuvius 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vesuvius disclose?
In 2023, Vesuvius reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,066,129 tCOâ‚‚e (77.17%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 80,896 tCOâ‚‚e (5.86%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 39,992 tCOâ‚‚e (2.89%)
Vesuvius's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vesuvius's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vesuvius reported a total carbon footprint of 1,644,505 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.32% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Vesuvius's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.33%.