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 33 is higher than 96% 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. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Over the years, BlueScope has demonstrated a focus on reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 10,340,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to previous years. The emissions intensity for steelmaking activities has also shown improvement, with a reported intensity of 1,443 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Despite these efforts, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by BlueScope, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to engage in industry-standard practices to address climate change, but further commitments or targets have not been publicly outlined. Overall, BlueScope's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by the steel industry in mitigating climate impacts while striving for sustainable operations.
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Get Started2016 | 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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Bluescope is not committed to any 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.