- Weakness in the global steel industry in 2019, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Overcapacity in the steel industry
- Slowdown in downstream markets (particularly the automotive industry)
- Increased cost of raw materials
- Intensification of geopolitical tensions and Brexit
- Difficulties in sourcing labor in Riesa, Germany
- Need for advanced technical/specialist skills due to Industry 4.0
Feralpi Holding S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Feralpi Holding S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 204.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 204.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 583.0K tCO2e/year (location-based). 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
204.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2019
Renewable Energy
6.8% (Italy), 46% (Germany)
of total energy
Water Usage
648.7K m3/year
2019
Waste
496.8K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
8.5M GJ/year
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 204.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 583.0K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 204.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2018 | 840.5K tCO2e |
| 2017 | 622.9K tCO2e (Scope 2) + 208710 tCO2e (Scope 3) + 568461 tCO2e (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 3% compared to 2018
- Reduced indirect emissions from electricity by 4% (location-based method) compared to 2018
- Increased hazardous waste recovery by 4 percentage points, from 76% in 2018 to 80% in 2019
- Recovered approximately 70,000 tonnes of asbestos at Ecoeternit
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce direct and indirect emissions by 5% over five years
- Promote the development of renewable energies
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance