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.
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Bluescope's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BlueScope reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12,310,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 10,250,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 12% by 2030 for its steelmaking operations at Port Kembla, Glenbrook, and North Star, using 2018 as the baseline. BlueScope's emissions intensity for steelmaking activities was reported at 1,443 kg CO2e per tonne in 2024, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce carbon output. The company has also achieved a 12% reduction in aggregated steelmaking emission intensity against its FY2018 baseline, aligning with its 2030 targets. Additionally, BlueScope is actively developing a long-term decarbonisation pathway and has initiated construction on a NZ$300 million Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in 2023, co-funded by the New Zealand Government, which is a significant step towards its net zero goal. Overall, BlueScope's commitment to sustainability is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting and proactive reduction initiatives, positioning the company as a leader in the steel industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.
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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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