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Acerinox S.A., a leading player in the basic iron and steel industry, is headquartered in Spain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of stainless steel and ferro-alloys, focusing on high-quality products that cater to diverse sectors, including construction, automotive, and energy.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Acerinox offers a range of unique products, including hot and cold rolled stainless steel sheets, coils, and plates. The company is recognised for its advanced production techniques and strong market position, consistently ranking among the top stainless steel producers globally. Acerinox's dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
+47 vs industry average
Acerinox’s score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Acerinox, a Spanish company in the basic iron and steel and ferro-alloys industry, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6.34 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 807.96 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.09 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4.45 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, Acerinox's total emissions were approximately 6.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 708.35 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.42 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 5.65 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 778.99 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.48 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 3.38 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking further back, in 2022, Acerinox's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 872.25 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 1.88 billion kg CO2e, with no Scope 3 data available for this year. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 8.23 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 1.00 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.24 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.98 billion kg CO2e.
Acerinox has committed to reducing its GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. The company is also listed as "Committed" to near-term Science Based Targets (SBTi) and has committed to Net-Zero, though with a "Commitment removed" status for some SBTi classifications as of 2022.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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