Ternium
Ternium S.A., a leading steel manufacturer, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Founded in 2005, Ternium has rapidly established itself as a key player in the steel industry, focusing on the production of flat and long steel products, as well as steel processing services. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering high-quality products that cater to various sectors, including construction, automotive, and appliances. Ternium's advanced manufacturing processes and strategic investments have positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its operational excellence and robust supply chain. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Ternium continues to drive growth and set industry standards.
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Ternium's score of 25 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ternium's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ternium reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported emission intensity of 2,100 kg CO2e per tonne of hot-rolled steel produced. Over the years, Ternium has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 19,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with a similar distribution across the scopes. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Ternium's emissions intensity for crude steel production has varied, with values of 1,730 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021 and 1,720 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. The company continues to operate within the iron and steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon emissions, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,744,560,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 858,941,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,056,210,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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