- Insufficient scrap steel supply in Australia to meet production needs
- Complex challenge of decarbonising ironmaking in Australia
- Modern slavery issues affecting some contract workers in Malaysia
BlueScope Steel Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2023 reporting, BlueScope Steel Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.4K ktCO2-e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 11.9K ktCO2-e. 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
8.4K ktCO2-e (Scope 1 & 2)
FY2023
Water Usage
Total water consumed (recycled and fresh water) has reduced by 2660 ML, a 14 per cent reduction since FY2018
FY2023
Waste
More than 12,000 tonnes of material diverted from landfill
FY2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.9K ktCO2-e |
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | 8.4K ktCO2-e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2024 | 10.3K ktCO2-e |
| 2022 | 15.3K tCO2-e/year (operational) |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 8.8K ktCO2e/year |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 8.8K ktCO2-e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced steelmaking greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 8.0% since FY2018
- Western Port site achieved ResponsibleSteel™ site certification in September 2023
- Reduced waste-to-landfill impact by 11% annually at BlueScope Recycling and Materials Mansfield site
- Reduced water consumption at Rancho Cucamonga metal coating line by approximately 23%
- Recycled around 40,000 cubic meters of water annually at Suzhou, China
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 12% GHG emission intensity reduction by 2030 for steelmaking activities
- 30% GHG emission intensity reduction by 2030 for non-steelmaking activities
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions across operations by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable growth and transformationSafe, healthy and inclusive workplacesClimate actionResponsible products and supply chainsStrong communities