Graftech
GrafTech International Holdings Inc., commonly known as GrafTech, is a leading provider of advanced graphite products and solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in the graphite industry, particularly in the production of high-quality graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke, essential for electric arc furnace steelmaking. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, GrafTech has consistently positioned itself as a market leader, renowned for its innovative manufacturing processes and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings, including its proprietary Ultra-High Power (UHP) graphite electrodes, are distinguished by their superior performance and reliability, catering to the evolving needs of the steel and aluminium industries. GrafTech's dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a notable reputation, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the global market.
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Graftech's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Graftech reported total carbon emissions of approximately 111,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 40,807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 221,857,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where the company recorded approximately 107,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 129,631,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a total of about 237,264,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Graftech's emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 156,987,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 157,580,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, culminating in a total of around 314,567,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 367,366,000 kg CO2e, and from 2020, which recorded approximately 312,138,000 kg CO2e. Graftech has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are solely representative of Graftech International Ltd. Overall, while Graftech has made some progress in managing its carbon footprint, the lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an opportunity for further climate action and transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,847,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 242,958,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Graftech is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
