Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., commonly known as Danieli, is a leading global player in the metallurgical industry, headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1914, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Danieli specialises in the design and manufacturing of advanced machinery and plants for the steel and metal industries, offering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Danieli has developed a reputation for its cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive services, including plant engineering and automation. The company’s core products, such as steelmaking equipment and rolling mills, are distinguished by their efficiency and reliability. Danieli's commitment to innovation has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its contributions to the evolution of the metallurgical sector.
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In 2024, Danieli reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 303,556,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 544,973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year, but in previous years, significant figures were reported, including approximately 306,207,605,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Danieli has set ambitious climate commitments, certified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline, and by 93% by 2050. Additionally, Danieli commits to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 62% per dollar value added by 2030 and by 97% by 2050, both from a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to well below 2°C, demonstrating Danieli's commitment to sustainable practices in the electrical equipment and machinery sector. The company is headquartered in Italy and continues to work towards achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 211,231,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 381,410,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 40,225,552,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
Danieli's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 68% last year and increased by approximately 143% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Danieli 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.

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