- COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences.
- Climate change and its impact on operations (transition risks, natural hazards, reputational risk).
- Managing waste (bauxite residues).
- Ensuring water resource management.
- Preventing pollution.
- Maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Managing the safety of indirect employees.
- Ensuring the quality and safety of products and services.
- Effective communication and marketing across diverse international audiences.
MYTILINEOS S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, MYTILINEOS S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.5M t CO2 eq. By scope: Scope 1: 2.9M t CO2 eq; Scope 2: 1.6M t CO2 eq; Scope 3: 3.6K t CO2 eq. 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
4.5M t CO2 eq
2020
Renewable Energy
8.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.6K ML
2020
Waste
839.4 thousand tons
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 2.9M t CO2 eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.6M t CO2 eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.6K t CO2 eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.5M t CO2 eq |
| 2014 | 3.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2008 | 3.8 million tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by nearly 4% relative to 2019 levels.
- Reduced total NOx/SOx emissions by 10%, and particulate emissions by 14%.
- Increased production of secondary aluminum using aluminum scrap to >20% of total production.
- Increased solid waste recycled and reused to 18.6%, while waste directed to landfills decreased by 39.1% compared to 2019.
- Achieved 83.3% rehabilitation rate of total exploitable land area used in mining operations.
- Zero incidents of pollution of the natural environment from production activity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce total Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 30% (relative to 2019 data).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Metallurgy Business Unit Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 65% (relative to 2019 data).
- Reduce Metallurgy Business Unit specific CO2 emissions per ton of aluminum produced by 75% (relative to 2019 data).
- Reduce Power & Gas Business Unit specific CO2 emissions per kWh produced by ~50% (relative to 2019 data).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon footprint across all operational units by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy TransitionEnvironmental ManagementCircular EconomyBiodiversityWater ManagementWaste ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyLabor PracticesHuman RightsSocial InvestmentsResponsible Supply ChainCorporate ConductCorporate GovernanceAnti-Corruption and BriberyLegal Compliance