GrafTech International Holdings Inc., commonly known as GrafTech, is a leading provider of advanced graphite products and solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in the graphite industry, particularly in the production of high-quality graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke, essential for electric arc furnace steelmaking.
With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, GrafTech has consistently positioned itself as a market leader, renowned for its innovative manufacturing processes and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings, including its proprietary Ultra-High Power (UHP) graphite electrodes, are distinguished by their superior performance and reliability, catering to the evolving needs of the steel and aluminium industries. GrafTech's dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a notable reputation, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the global market.
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Graftech's reported carbon emissions
GrafTech, headquartered in the US, reported its most recent total carbon emissions for the year 2025, amounting to approximately 1.26 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For 2025, GrafTech's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 124,138,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 41,021,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year were reported at approximately 1,086,089,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed that Scope 3 data for "purchased goods and services" was missing for this reporting year. Looking at previous years, GrafTech's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 230,643,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 only). Their Scope 1 emissions in 2024 were approximately 111,555,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 40,807,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 237,264,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 107,633,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 129,631,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 314,567,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 156,987,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 157,580,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). The year before, 2021, saw Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 367,366,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 178,626,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 188,740,000 kg CO2e. GrafTech's Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2020 were approximately 312,138,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 143,759,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 168,379,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 433,805,000 kg CO2e, consisting of approximately 190,847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 242,958,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). In 2018, GrafTech's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 432,905,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 189,947,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 242,958,000 kg CO2e. GrafTech's sustainability reports indicate that Scope 3 emissions data has been missing for "purchased goods and services" across several reporting years, including 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. Currently, there is no disclosed information on specific reduction targets or achievements, including Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments or participation in initiatives like the Climate Pledge.
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