- Three fatalities in operations after four years with none.
- Limited availability of local scrap in Argentina.
- Increase in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased steel offsetting reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Supply chain disruptions
Tenaris S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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
12%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.9 million tons of CO2 (45% down from 2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17% reduction in CO2-eq/tn steel processed vs 2018 baseline
- First wind farm in full operation and another one in development
- 79% scrap recycling content in steel
- 12% of the electricity mix sourced from renewables
- Investment in improving fume systems emissions control
- New steel and heat treatment furnaces
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the CO2-eq intensity of our operations by 30% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality as soon as technology and market conditions allow
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircularity and Material EfficiencyEnvironmental CareHealth & SafetyOur PeopleLocal CommunitiesSustainable Value ChainEthical & Transparent OperationsInnovation & Prosperity