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Food Waste Incineration
AU
updated 2 months ago

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited Sustainability Profile

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Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited, commonly referred to as Simsmetal, is a leading player in the recycling and resource recovery industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1917, the company has grown to become a prominent provider of metal recycling services, with major operations across Australia, New Zealand, and North America. Simsmetal offers a comprehensive range of services, including ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling, electronic waste recycling, and sustainable resource recovery solutions. What sets Simsmetal apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, utilising advanced technologies to maximise resource recovery and minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, Simsmetal has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to the circular economy, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the recycling sector.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Waste Incineration 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

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited's score of 17 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sims Limited

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Sims Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Simsmetal Services has not established its own reduction targets or climate pledges, it is important to note that it inherits data and initiatives from its parent company, Sims Limited. This relationship may provide a framework for future emissions reporting and sustainability efforts. Sims Limited, as the source organization, participates in various climate initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), from which emissions performance data may be cascaded down to Simsmetal Services. However, specific details regarding emissions reductions or targets from Sims Limited have not been disclosed in the available data. In summary, while Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited currently lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, its affiliation with Sims Limited suggests potential for future climate commitments and initiatives.

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48,307,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited's primary industry is Food Waste Incineration, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited'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 Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Processing of Sold Products
80%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Investments
1%
Use of Sold Products
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited'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.

Simsmetal Services Pty. Limited 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
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