Ferroglobe
Ferroglobe PLC, a leading player in the silicon and manganese industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a key supplier of essential materials for various sectors, including steel, aluminium, and renewable energy. With major operational regions across Europe and North America, Ferroglobe is renowned for its high-quality silicon metal and ferroalloys, which are critical for enhancing the performance of steel and other alloys. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the market, as it continually invests in advanced technologies and environmentally responsible practices. Ferroglobe's strategic position in the global supply chain is underscored by its notable achievements, including significant production capacity and a robust portfolio of products tailored to meet diverse customer needs.
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Ferroglobe's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ferroglobe reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 923,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 1,078,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). This marks a significant reduction from 2021, when total emissions were about 3,426,334,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,197,734,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 1,228,600,000 kg CO2e. Ferroglobe has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s climate commitments and reduction initiatives remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Ferroglobe PLC, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions, particularly in the industrial sector, where significant reductions are essential for meeting international climate goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,248,196,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,479,290,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ferroglobe is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
