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Iron and Steel Production
GB
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Vesuvius

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Vesuvius plc, a leading global provider of advanced materials and services, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1916, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the steel and foundry industries. Vesuvius operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Specialising in the design and manufacture of molten metal flow control systems, Vesuvius stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Its core products include refractories, flow control systems, and advanced ceramics, all tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Vesuvius is recognised for its technological advancements and dedication to customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial sector.

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63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Vesuvius's score of 63 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vesuvius's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vesuvius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,003,560,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 215,591,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 25,804,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 1,762,165,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 10% reduction in energy-related CO2e emissions per metric tonne of product packed for shipment (covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Vesuvius is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they plan to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. The company has a long-term goal of reducing total Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emission intensity by 50% by 2035, again using 2019 as a baseline. The emissions data is sourced directly from Vesuvius plc, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company actively discloses its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments and performance.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
322,573,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
106,681,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,363,709,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vesuvius's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Vesuvius is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vesuvius is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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