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.
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Bluescope's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, 1,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 12% reduction in aggregated steelmaking emission intensity by 2030, using FY2018 as a baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, BlueScope is progressing towards its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. A significant initiative supporting this goal is the construction of a NZ$300 million Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at Glenbrook, co-funded by the New Zealand Government, which commenced in 2023. This project is expected to play a crucial role in reducing emissions associated with steelmaking operations. Overall, BlueScope's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its proactive approach to sustainability within the steel industry, aligning with global climate action efforts.
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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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