Vesuvius plc
Vesuvius's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Vesuvius's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vesuvius amounted to 305,353 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 Vesuvius increased by 17.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Vesuvius's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vesuvius were 215,591 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vesuvius's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Vesuvius's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Vesuvius reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,804 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 89,762 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What methodology does Vesuvius use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Vesuvius reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, Vesuvius reported 1,762,165 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 Vesuvius includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Vesuvius's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Vesuvius reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,762,165 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 95.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Vesuvius reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Vesuvius's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vesuvius's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vesuvius disclose?
In 2024, Vesuvius reported emissions for 15 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 Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Vesuvius's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,451,402 tCO₂e (82.36%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 57,897 tCO₂e (3.29%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 46,048 tCO₂e (2.61%)
Vesuvius's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vesuvius’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Vesuvius reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 215,591 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,284 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 94.39 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Vesuvius's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Vesuvius's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Vesuvius reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 94.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 898.17, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Vesuvius rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Vesuvius ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Vesuvius is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Vesuvius's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Vesuvius reported a total carbon footprint of 2,067,518 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.48% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Vesuvius's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.43%.a