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Iron and Steel Production
CH
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Swiss Steel Holding

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Swiss Steel Holding AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading player in the global steel industry, specialising in the production of high-quality long steel products. Founded in 2002, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sectors such as automotive, machinery, and construction. With a diverse portfolio that includes tool steel, stainless steel, and engineering steel, Swiss Steel is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The company’s advanced manufacturing processes and stringent quality controls set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, Swiss Steel Holding has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for customers seeking durable and high-performance steel products.

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78

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Swiss Steel Holding's score of 78 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swiss Steel Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Swiss Steel Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 407,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 177,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,124,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 478,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 252,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Swiss Steel Holding has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2038. Near-term targets include a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and a 25% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel-related activities by 25% within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of hot-rolled steel by 23.7% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving a 75.9% reduction by 2038. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices in the iron and steel sector. Swiss Steel Holding's climate strategy is designed to align with Switzerland's broader climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate efforts.

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Scope 1
709,000,000
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Scope 2
647,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swiss Steel Holding'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 Swiss Steel Holding is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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