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Iron and Steel Production
FI
updated a month ago

Afarak Group SE Sustainability Profile

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Afarak Group SE, headquartered in Finland, is a prominent player in the global mining and metallurgy industry. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Southern Africa and Europe. Specialising in the production of ferroalloys and other mineral products, Afarak is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include ferrochrome, which is essential for stainless steel production, and various other alloys that cater to diverse industrial applications. Afarak's unique approach to resource management and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the market, with notable achievements in operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a focus on growth and sustainability, Afarak Group SE continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted supplier in the metallurgy sector.

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43

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Afarak Group SE's score of 43 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Afarak Group SE's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

Afarak Group SE, headquartered in Finland (FI), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is identified as a current subsidiary of Afarak Group SE, and while it does not have documented reduction targets or climate pledges, it is part of a broader corporate family that may influence its climate strategy. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent organization, with performance sources linked to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) at a cascade level of 1. However, no specific reduction initiatives or targets have been outlined in the available information. As a participant in the industry, Afarak Group SE is expected to align with standard climate practices, but without concrete data or commitments, its current climate impact remains unclear. The company may benefit from establishing measurable targets and reporting frameworks to enhance its sustainability profile and address climate change effectively.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
6,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
2,674,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
7,346,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Afarak Group SE's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Afarak Group SE'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Afarak Group SE's Location?

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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 Afarak Group SE is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Afarak Group SE's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Afarak Group SE's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
100%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Afarak Group SE's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Afarak Group SE has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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