voestalpine AG

Common Name
voestalpine
Country
Austria
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
49,551
Ticker
VOE
Exchange
WIENER BOERSE AG AMTLICHER HANDEL
Description
Voestalpine AG is a leading global steel and technology group based in Linz, Austria, specializing in high-quality steel production and advanced metalworking solutions. The company is renowned for its...

voestalpine's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, voestalpine 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).

voestalpine has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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
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Location-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 voestalpine’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 voestalpine’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. voestalpine's Annual Report 2025
a. voestalpine's Annual Report 2025
b. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
c. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2019
c. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2019
d. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2022
d. voestalpine's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2022

Insights into voestalpine's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of voestalpine amounted to 12,700,000 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 voestalpine decreased by 3.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

voestalpine's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202504 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e+1%-3%+16%-12%-1%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are voestalpine's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of voestalpine were 12,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has voestalpine reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, voestalpine's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), voestalpine's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.51%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are voestalpine's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, voestalpine reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 800,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 600,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has voestalpine reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), voestalpine's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that voestalpine 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does voestalpine use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, voestalpine reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

voestalpine's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320250300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into voestalpine's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, voestalpine reported 9,800,000 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 2025 disclosure of voestalpine includes a breakdown across 6 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

voestalpine's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202503.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+5%-14%+27%-6%+2%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are voestalpine's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, voestalpine reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,800,000 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 voestalpine reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, voestalpine's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that voestalpine 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), voestalpine's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does voestalpine disclose?

In 2025, voestalpine reported emissions for 6 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 voestalpine's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to voestalpine's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,300,000 tCO₂e (83.59%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 600,000 tCO₂e (6.04%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 500,000 tCO₂e (5.04%)

voestalpine's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(5.0%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(83.6%)

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

In 2025, voestalpine reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,100,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,041 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 710.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

voestalpine's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CSMNRWGerdauYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,562,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,209Scope 1 Intensity: 672.99 tCO2e/$MWalsin LihwaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,206,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,474Scope 1 Intensity: 585.88 tCO2e/$MCCCITIC Pacific Special SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,589,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,963Scope 1 Intensity: 2,177.95 tCO2e/$MTerniumYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,610Scope 1 Intensity: 1,016.46 tCO2e/$MSSShandong Iron and SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,821,339 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,249Scope 1 Intensity: 2,206.60 tCO2e/$MSteel Authority of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,178,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,994Scope 1 Intensity: 4,350.34 tCO2e/$MRelianceYear: 2023Scope 1: 186,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,806Scope 1 Intensity: 12.56 tCO2e/$MAcerinoxYear: 2023Scope 1: 778,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,314Scope 1 Intensity: 106.51 tCO2e/$MAngang SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 52,392,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,824Scope 1 Intensity: 2,783.33 tCO2e/$MMMMaanshan Iron & SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,118,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,211Scope 1 Intensity: 3,043.38 tCO2e/$MNNNanJing Iron & SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,509,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,207Scope 1 Intensity: 1,911.30 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MRRRana GruberYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 72.19 tCO2e/$MKrakatau Steel (Persero)Year: 2023Scope 1: 182,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,454Scope 1 Intensity: 125.52 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MJacquet MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,050Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,797Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$MWWWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$MSalzgitterYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,135,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,418Scope 1 Intensity: 972.81 tCO2e/$MJindal StainlessYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 649.60 tCO2e/$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: $M 16,664Scope 1 Intensity: 3,133.68 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MvoestalpineYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,041Scope 1 Intensity: 710.06 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, voestalpine reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 710.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 661.29 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2025, voestalpine ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into voestalpine's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, voestalpine reported a total carbon footprint of 22,500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.87% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to voestalpine's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 53.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 43.56%. a

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