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Vulcan Steel

Vulcan Steel, a leading player in the Australian steel industry, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself as a key supplier of high-quality steel products, catering to diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Specialising in a wide range of steel solutions, Vulcan Steel offers unique products such as structural steel, reinforcing steel, and custom fabrication services. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, Vulcan Steel has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the steel supply chain.

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29

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Vulcan Steel's score of 29 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vulcan Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vulcan Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,799,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,563,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 21,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 37,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,283,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,881,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 28,402,000 kg CO2e. Vulcan Steel's emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 13,963,000 kg CO2e in 2023, compared to 9,164,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Vulcan Steel's emissions data highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which account for a substantial portion of their total carbon footprint. The company is positioned within an industry that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, making their future climate commitments and reduction strategies critical for aligning with global sustainability goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vulcan Steel's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Vulcan Steel is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Vulcan Steel is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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