Bluescope Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2025, BlueScope's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 8,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12,310,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 10,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, with a target to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 12% by 2030 based on 2018 levels. In 2024, emissions were similar, with Scope 1 at 8,500,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,860,000,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 10,250,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, BlueScope reported emissions of 8,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,860,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 10,130,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company is actively working towards its long-term goals, which include supporting the Paris Agreement targets and developing a specific decarbonisation pathway. BlueScope's initiatives also encompass a 30% reduction in non-steelmaking emissions intensity by 2030 and a 1% year-on-year reduction in steelmaking emissions intensity from FY2018 to FY2030. Overall, BlueScope's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the steel industry, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,343,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 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 |
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Bluescope's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bluescope's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 55% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Bluescope'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.
Bluescope has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
