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
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Industry Benchmark
Bluescope's score of 38 is higher than 96% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 10,250,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 12,310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in emissions intensity for steelmaking activities, which was reported at 1,508 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Over the years, BlueScope has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 8,880,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 3 emissions reaching 11,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. BlueScope's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change within the steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon emissions. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aiming for improvements in sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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
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Bluescope is committed to some 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.
