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ArcelorMittal, a global leader in the steel industry, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates across major regions including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 2006 through the merger of Arcelor and Mittal Steel, the company has since established itself as a key player in the production of basic iron, steel, ferro-alloys, and their first products.
Specialising in high-quality steel solutions, ArcelorMittal offers a diverse range of products, including flat and long steel products, which are essential for various sectors such as automotive, construction, and energy. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a pioneer in environmentally responsible steel production. With a strong market presence and numerous accolades, ArcelorMittal continues to shape the future of the steel industry.
+12 vs industry average
Arcelormittal’s score of 30 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ArcelorMittal, a Luxembourg-based company operating in the basic iron and steel industry, reported total emissions of approximately 98.5 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For Scope 1, ArcelorMittal's emissions were approximately 108.2 billion kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 6.6 billion kg CO2e (market-based) and 8.5 billion kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 totalled approximately 6.3 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, total emissions were approximately 106.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 113.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 5.9 billion kg CO2e (market-based) and 6 billion kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 6.4 billion kg CO2e.
Looking at earlier years, ArcelorMittal reported total emissions of approximately 147.3 billion kg CO2e in 2021, with Scope 1 emissions at 131.7 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 and 3 at 7.5 billion kg CO2e each. Prior to that, in 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 130.5 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 151.8 billion kg CO2e, and in 2018, they were approximately 135.5 billion kg CO2e. The company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 20.4 billion kg CO2e in 2016 and 20.5 billion kg CO2e in 2015, with Scope 3 also disclosed in those years.
ArcelorMittal has set a 2030 global carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 25% on a Scope 1 and 2 basis, aiming to reduce emissions from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company has increased its European 2030 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 35% from a previous 30%. ArcelorMittal also has a long-term ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, and aspires to be carbon-neutral in Europe by 2050.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Data year: 2023
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