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Vítkovice, a.s.

Vítkovice, a.s., headquartered in Ostrava, Czech Republic, is a prominent player in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Founded in 1828, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the development of heavy machinery and industrial equipment. Vítkovice operates primarily in the Czech Republic and has expanded its reach into various international markets. Specialising in the production of steel structures, energy equipment, and railway technology, Vítkovice stands out for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company’s unique approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, ensuring high-performance products tailored to diverse industrial needs. With a strong market position, Vítkovice has garnered recognition for its contributions to the engineering sector, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the field.

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3

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

Vítkovice, a.s.'s score of 3 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vítkovice, a.s.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Vítkovice, a.s. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,532,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, alongside an equal amount of approximately 2,532,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. This reflects a slight decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 2,576,490,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 393,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions also at approximately 2,576,490,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Vítkovice, a.s. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their environmental impact. However, without defined reduction commitments or climate pledges, their future climate strategy remains unclear. The steel production sector, in which Vítkovice operates, is known for its high emissions intensity, with an emission intensity of about 1,520 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced. This context highlights the challenges faced by the company in reducing its overall carbon emissions while maintaining production levels.

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Scope 1
2,576,490,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
393,000
000,000
Scope 3
2,576,490,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vítkovice, a.s.'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.

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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 Vítkovice, a.s. is in CZ, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Vítkovice, a.s. 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.

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