Bluescope
BlueScope Steel Limited, commonly known as BlueScope, is a leading Australian steel manufacturer headquartered in Port Kembla, New South Wales. Founded in 2002, the company has established a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant operations in Australia, New Zealand, and several Asian markets. Specialising in coated and painted steel products, BlueScope is renowned for its innovative solutions in the building and construction sectors. The company’s flagship brands, including COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME®, are recognised for their durability and aesthetic appeal, setting industry standards. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes, BlueScope has positioned itself as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the development of environmentally friendly steel production methods. Its dedication to quality and innovation continues to drive its success in the competitive steel industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bluescope's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Bluescope's score of 38 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bluescope's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BlueScope reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,250,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving emissions intensity in steelmaking activities, which was reported at 1,508 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Despite the significant emissions figures, BlueScope has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at achieving lower emissions levels. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its environmental impact, it may not have formalised commitments to specific emissions reductions at this time. Overall, BlueScope's emissions data reflects its operations in the steel industry, which is known for high carbon emissions, and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by companies in this sector as they navigate climate commitments and strive for sustainability.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,270,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,830,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Bluescope is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
