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BlueScope Steel Limited, commonly known as BlueScope, is a leading Australian company headquartered in Port Kembla, New South Wales. Established in 2002, BlueScope has rapidly evolved within the basic iron and steel industry, specialising in the production of high-quality steel products and ferro-alloys. The company operates extensively across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, serving diverse markets.
BlueScope's core offerings include coated and painted steel products, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, and innovative building solutions. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques, BlueScope stands out in the competitive landscape. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of environmentally friendly steel production processes, solidifying its position as a market leader in the steel sector.
+34 vs industry average
Bluescope’s score of 52 is higher than 72% 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.
BlueScope, an Australian basic iron and steel and ferro-alloys producer, reported its most recent emissions for the 2025 financial year. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 8.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 1.7 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12.77 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in the 2024 financial year, BlueScope's Scope 1 emissions were 8.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 1.75 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12.31 billion kg CO2e. For the 2023 financial year, Scope 1 emissions were about 8.51 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.74 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 11.86 billion kg CO2e.
BlueScope has set several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions across its operations by 2050. Additionally, BlueScope has a near-term target to achieve a 12% reduction in GHG emission intensity for its steelmaking activities by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Some documents indicate this target covers both Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity for steelmaking activities at Port Kembla, Glenbrook, and North Star. BlueScope also reports an achievement of a 12% reduction in aggregated steelmaking emission intensity against its FY2018 baseline, in line with its 2030 target. There is also a stated target to reduce steelmaking GHG emissions intensity by 1% year-on-year from FY2018 to FY2030, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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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