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Severfield Sustainability Profile

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Severfield plc, a leading name in the structural steel industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1978, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality steel solutions across various sectors, including commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. With operational hubs in key regions such as the North of England and the Midlands, Severfield has successfully completed numerous landmark projects, showcasing its expertise in design, fabrication, and construction. The company’s core offerings include bespoke steel structures and innovative design solutions, setting it apart through its commitment to sustainability and safety. Severfield's market position is bolstered by its impressive portfolio, which features iconic developments and a track record of excellence in project delivery. Recognised for its engineering prowess, Severfield continues to lead the way in the UK’s structural steel market.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

21

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Severfield's score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Severfield's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Severfield reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3, and 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 6,101,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,570,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,478,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 184,090,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 6,979,000 kg CO2e). Severfield has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2033, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Severfield's commitment to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
6,244,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
4,667,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Severfield's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Severfield's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Severfield's Location?

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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. This request for Severfield is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Severfield's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Severfield's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
92%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Severfield'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.

Severfield has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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