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Iron and Steel Production
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updated 2 months ago

Plansee Sustainability Profile

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Plansee SE, headquartered in Austria, is a leading player in the metal industry, specialising in the production of high-performance materials. Founded in 1921, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, focusing on sectors such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Plansee is renowned for its unique offerings in molybdenum and tungsten products, which are characterised by their exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity. The company’s commitment to innovation has led to significant milestones, including advancements in powder metallurgy and the development of customised solutions for diverse applications. With a robust market position, Plansee has garnered recognition for its quality and reliability, making it a preferred partner for industries requiring precision-engineered materials. The company continues to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring its products meet the evolving demands of the global market.

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51

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Plansee's score of 51 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Plansee's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Plansee reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 31,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 183,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 275,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease in emissions from 2023, where emissions were approximately 72,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 36,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 214,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3), totalling around 322,000,000 kg CO2e. Plansee has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and net climate neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These long-term targets demonstrate the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are directly reported by Plansee Holding AG. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, with a focus on significant reductions across all emission scopes.

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Scope 1
65,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
98,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
226,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Plansee's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plansee's primary industry is Iron and Steel Production, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Plansee's Location?

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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 Plansee is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Plansee's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Plansee 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.

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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