GrafTech International Holdings Inc., commonly known as GrafTech, is a leading provider of advanced graphite products and solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in the graphite industry, particularly in the production of high-quality graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke, essential for electric arc furnace steelmaking. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, GrafTech has consistently positioned itself as a market leader, renowned for its innovative manufacturing processes and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings, including its proprietary Ultra-High Power (UHP) graphite electrodes, are distinguished by their superior performance and reliability, catering to the evolving needs of the steel and aluminium industries. GrafTech's dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a notable reputation, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the global market.
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In 2023, Graftech reported total carbon emissions of approximately 237,264,000 kg CO2e, comprising 107,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 129,631,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, where emissions in 2022 were about 141,567,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they reached approximately 367,366,000 kg CO2e. Graftech has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, Graftech's emissions intensity has shown improvement, with a reported intensity of 2,500 kg CO2e per tonne for 2023, down from 2,060 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021. This trend reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within its operations.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 190,847,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 242,958,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Graftech 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.