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Iron and Steel Production
BR
updated a month ago

Villares Metals S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Villares Metals S.A., a prominent player in the metallurgy industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 1942, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality stainless steel, special alloys, and precision components, catering to diverse sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Villares Metals offers unique products that meet stringent international standards. The company’s advanced manufacturing processes and extensive research and development capabilities have positioned it as a trusted supplier in the global market. Notable achievements include significant investments in technology and a robust export portfolio, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to Brazil's industrial landscape.

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47

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

Villares Metals S.A.'s score of 47 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Villares Metals S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Voestalpine AG

Villares Metals S.A., headquartered in Brazil, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Voestalpine AG, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its climate strategy, Villares Metals S.A. inherits reduction initiatives and targets from Voestalpine AG, a parent company that has established its own science-based targets (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Villares Metals S.A. have not been disclosed. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for transparency in climate commitments within the industry. As a subsidiary, Villares Metals S.A. aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by Voestalpine AG, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental performance.

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201620172018201920202021202220232025
Scope 1
11,400,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Villares Metals S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Villares Metals S.A.'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Villares Metals S.A.'s Location?

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Very high
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 Villares Metals S.A. is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Villares Metals S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Villares Metals S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and increased by approximately 5% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 43% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
85%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Villares Metals S.A.'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.

Villares Metals S.A. 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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Updated about 2 months ago

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Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof
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Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof
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