- Global economic factors, industry conditions, industry cyclicality
- Increased competition in the global market
- Cost effectiveness: cost position vs competitors
- Potential regulatory actions by governments
- Functional currency devaluation
- HSE: Environmental
- HSE: Health, safety
- Business interruption
- Digital effectiveness and effective, efficient and uninterrupted IT service
- Capital projects and expenditures
EVRAZ plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, EVRAZ plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.13 MtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 40.17 MtCO2e; Scope 2: 1.96 MtCO2e; Scope 3: 22.8 MtCO2e (2020). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
42.13 MtCO2e
2021
Water Usage
196.2 million m³
2021
Waste
195.7 million tonnes
2021
Energy Use
350.8 million GJ
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 40.17 MtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.96 MtCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.8 MtCO2e (2020) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42.13 MtCO2e |
| 2018 | 38.79 Million tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total atmospheric emissions from steel production by 2.9% compared to 2020
- Recycled 105% of non-mining waste and by-products
- Freshwater consumption reduced by 3.2% to 196.2 million m³
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy intensity of steel production by 20% by 2025 (vs 2018)
- Improve energy efficiency by 18% by 2025 (vs 2018)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce specific GHG emissions from steelmaking operations (Scope 1, 2) by 20% by 2030 (vs 2019)
🔭 Long-term
- Develop a decarbonisation roadmap for EVRAZ ZSMK and EVRAZ NTMK to be achieved by 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Decarbonisation pathwayEnvironmental protectionEmployee well-beingEconomic stabilityLocal community development