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Iron and Steel Production
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Rhi Magnesita Sustainability Profile

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Rhi Magnesita, a leading global supplier of refractory products and services, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 2017 through the merger of RHI and Magnesita, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the refractory industry, providing innovative solutions for high-temperature applications. Specialising in the production of magnesia-based refractories, Rhi Magnesita offers a diverse range of core products, including bricks, monolithics, and precast shapes, which are renowned for their durability and performance. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to serve various sectors such as steel, cement, and glass manufacturing. With a strong market position and a focus on customer-centric solutions, Rhi Magnesita continues to achieve notable milestones in the refractory landscape.

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65

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Rhi Magnesita's score of 65 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rhi Magnesita's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rhi Magnesita reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.93 billion kg CO2e, comprising 2.26 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 99 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3.57 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 30% reduction in NOx and SOx emissions by 2027 compared to 2018 levels, with a focus on operations in China. Additionally, Rhi Magnesita is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company also targets a 9% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 5% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2024 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Rhi Magnesita has developed a theoretical pathway to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Rhi Magnesita's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore its proactive approach to addressing climate change while maintaining its operational integrity.

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Scope 1
1,152,100,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
164,195,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rhi Magnesita's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Rhi Magnesita'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 Rhi Magnesita is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rhi Magnesita's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rhi Magnesita's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 29% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
64%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
10%
Use of Sold Products
10%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Investments
<1%

Rhi Magnesita'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.

Rhi Magnesita has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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