- High energy prices compared to Europe.
- Supply chain shortages.
- Increase in public complaints regarding odour, noise, and dust due to blast furnace stability issues.
Tata Steel UK Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Tata Steel UK Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.69 million tonnes CO2 (Scope 1+2+3) in 2022. 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
6.69 million tonnes CO2 (Scope 1+2+3) in 2022
2021-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
28.8 million m3 in 2022
2021-04 to 2023-03
Waste
321.0K tonnes in 2022
2021-04 to 2023-03
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved significant reductions in CO2 emissions through various improvement and optimization projects, including burner upgrades, optimized blast furnace performance, and enhanced gas utilization.
- Commissioned a new emissions control unit at the Port Talbot sinter plant, resulting in substantially reduced particulate emissions.
- Reduced emissions to air through the installation of a bag filter and the use of coking coals with lower sulfur content.
- Produced 100th Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for construction sector customers.
- Developed Carbon Lite, a mass allocation scheme to pass on CO2 emissions savings to customers.
- Switched to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for diesel vehicles, reducing harmful emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve at least a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve up to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutral steelmaking by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth and SafetyCommunity EngagementResponsible Supply ChainsCircular EconomyDecarbonizationDiversity and Inclusion