- Planning and grid connection constraints for further renewable energy projects
- Increasing GHG intensity following reductions in emissions per tonne produced
- Higher volumes of coolant waste exceeding current recycling facilities
- Need to find viable technical solutions to enable sand reuse in the production process and commercial reuse of sand by-products
- Potential reduction in market for cast iron ICE products due to BEV and hydrogen fuel cell technology
Castings PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Castings PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 32.2K tCO2e (location-based) / 1687 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 18.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 140.9K tCO2e. 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
32.2K tCO2e (location-based) / 1687 tCO2e (market-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
71.2K m3
2024
Waste
36.3K tons (non-recycled) / 76 tons (recycled) / 1500 tons (hazardous)
2024
Energy Use
159.1K MWh
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). | 18.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 140.9K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.2K tCO2e (location-based) / 1687 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2023 | 30.1K tCO2e (location-based); 3602 tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 100% renewable electricity powering the plant since October 1, 2022
- 100% carbon offset gas contract since October 1, 2023
- Installation of a 1MW solar PV system at the Brownhills site
- Installation of an energy-efficient cooling plant
- Investment in briquette machines for swarf recycling
- Supported subcontractors to implement swarf briquetting processes
- Investment in plastic, cardboard, and coolant recycling facilities
- Upgrades to compressor systems to improve energy efficiency
- Widespread upgrades to power metering in the foundries
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Recycling, energy efficient plant solutions and waste management continue to be areas of focus
- Reviewing investments in further on-site renewable capacity
📅 Medium-term
- Expand supply of parts to offshore power generation customers
- Expand supply into the smaller end of the truck sector (BEV technology)
🔭 Long-term
- Develop long-term strategy alongside customer base for transition away from ICEs
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance