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Metalúrgica Galaica S.A.

Metalúrgica Galaica S.A., commonly referred to as Megasa, is a prominent player in the steel industry, headquartered in Spain. Established in 1965, the company has grown to become a leader in the production of high-quality steel products, serving various sectors including construction, automotive, and energy. With operational facilities strategically located across Europe, Megasa is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of steel products, such as reinforcing bars and wire rods, distinguished by their superior strength and durability. Megasa's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, earning recognition for its contributions to the industry. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Metalúrgica Galaica S.A. continues to set benchmarks in the steel sector.

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How does Metalúrgica Galaica S.A.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Metalúrgica Galaica S.A.'s score of 13 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Metalúrgica Galaica S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Metalúrgica Galaica S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 841,916,000 kg CO2e, comprising 212,252,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 629,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a slight decrease in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were about 846,867,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 207,946,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 638,921,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, the total emissions were approximately 1,083,834,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 231,250,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 852,584,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions over the years, reflecting the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Metalúrgica Galaica S.A. This absence of formal commitments may suggest a need for the company to establish clearer climate goals in line with industry standards. The company operates within the steel industry, which is known for its high carbon footprint, making ongoing emissions management and reduction initiatives critical for sustainability.

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852,584,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metalúrgica Galaica S.A.'s primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Metalúrgica Galaica S.A. is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Metalúrgica Galaica S.A. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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