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Iron and Steel Production
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updated 10 days ago

Acerías Paz del Río S. A.

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Acerías Paz del Río S.A., commonly referred to as Paz del Río, is a prominent steel manufacturing company headquartered in Boyacá, Colombia. Established in 1956, the company has significantly contributed to the Colombian steel industry, focusing on the production of high-quality steel products and services. With a strong operational presence across various regions in Colombia, Paz del Río excels in the production of long steel products, including rebar and wire rod, which are essential for construction and infrastructure projects. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, utilising advanced technologies to enhance product quality and reduce environmental impact. As a key player in the Colombian market, Acerías Paz del Río S.A. has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a reliable supplier in the steel sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acerías Paz del Río S. A.'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.

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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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Acerías Paz del Río S. A.'s score of 7 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acerías Paz del Río S. A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Acerías Paz del Río S. A. reported a carbon intensity of approximately 2,560 kg CO2e per tonne of crude steel produced. This figure reflects the company's ongoing efforts to manage its greenhouse gas emissions within the steel industry. The emissions data for 2024 is not yet available, but the company aims to implement significant climate commitments. Acerías Paz del Río has set long-term reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a goal to manage CO2 emissions by 2030 and to continue prevention, mitigation, and compensation actions until 2050. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions, although specific percentage reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company operates as a current subsidiary of a larger corporate family, inheriting data and initiatives from its parent organisation, Acerías Paz del Río S. A. This relationship underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change within the steel sector. Overall, Acerías Paz del Río S. A. is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acerías Paz del Río S. A.'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 Acerías Paz del Río S. A. is in CO, which has a low 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.

Acerías Paz del Río S. A. 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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