- Supply chain disruptions
- Inflation
- Rising interest rates
- Increased attention to ESG matters
- Climate change
- Labor shortages or increased labor costs
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. dba Radius Recycling
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 142.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 113.1K tCO2e/year. 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.
Renewable Energy
47% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M m3/year
2024
Waste
788.2K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
3.3M GJ/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 142.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 113.1K tCO2e/year |
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 | 0.027 mtCO2e/mt (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-09-01 to 2022-08-31 | 66.8K tCO2e (recycling operations) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions at recycling operations against 2019 baseline
- 100% net carbon-free electricity use across recycling operations
- Expanded ISO-certified Environmental Management System to 50% of facilities
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a 1.00 TCIR by FY25
- Achieve a 25% employee participation rate in wellness programs by FY25
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from recycling operations by 35% by FY28
- Incorporate all Company facilities within our ISO 14001 certified EMS by FY26
🔭 Long-term
- Donate at least 10,000 hours of paid volunteer time off by FY28
- Achieve an 85% employee participation rate in retirement benefits program by FY28
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementEmployee SafetyTalent Recruitment & RetentionEmployee Training & DevelopmentLocal Community RelationsCarbon NeutralityEmployee SatisfactionClimate Change ManagementEthicsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion