- Increased regulation in response to climate change, potentially impacting operations and requiring increased capital investments.
- Physical risks from climate change, such as extreme weather, could disrupt operations or impact supply chains.
- Challenges in accurately making year-to-year comparisons due to business acquisitions and divestitures.
AZZ Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02 reporting, AZZ Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 111.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023). By scope: Scope 1: 85.7K tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 2: 25.5K tCO2e/year (FY2023). 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
111.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023)
2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02
Water Usage
777.0K m3/year (FY2022)
2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02
Waste
15.7K tons/year (FY2023)
2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02
Energy Use
152.4K MWh/year (FY2023)
2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02)
| 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). | 85.7K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.5K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 or 2022-03 to 2023-02 | 111.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| 2022-03 to 2023-02 | 272.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-03-01 to 2022-02-28 | 102.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-03-01 to 2021-02-28 | 105.0K MT CO2e |
| 2020-03 to 2021-02 | 105.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy intensity in the Metal Coatings segment by 23% over the last three years.
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions intensity by 23% and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 20% in the Metal Coatings segment over the last three years.
- Reduced overall water usage by 7% and wastewater by 8% in the Metal Coatings segment in FY2023 despite increased production.
- Precoat Metals recycled 44,000 tons of steel and aluminum in FY2023.
- Precoat Metals Birmingham facility upgraded its VOC capture and control system to 100% capture.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Third-party audits for safety, energy efficiency, and waste streams for FY2024.
📅 Medium-term
- 10% Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity reduction of FY2023 baseline by 2033.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipSocial ResponsibilityCorporate Governance