- Climate change
- Water scarcity
- Biodiversity loss
- Managing waste
- High energy consumption
GRI Renewable Industries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, GRI Renewable Industries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 173.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 78.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 95.1K 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.
GHG Emissions
173.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2020
Water Usage
53.6K m3/year
2020
Waste
156.9K tons/year (99% non-hazardous)
2020
Energy Use
2.0M GJ/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 78.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 95.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 94% of factories certified under ISO 14001:2015
- Significant investment in efficient technology and innovation to minimize environmental impact
- 2,645 trees planted in reforestation projects, compensating for 31 tonnes of CO2/year
- 73% of steel used is recycled (461,185 tons)
- Development of a “Zero Waste to Landfill” program in Brazilian factories, achieving >95% waste recovery in 2020
- Installation of solvent recovery units in several factories, significantly reducing solvent consumption
- Installation of a sand recovery unit at GRI Castings Zestoa, achieving 95% recovered sand in 2020
- Installation of a new Cooper Furnace at GRI Forjas Iraeta, estimated 20% reduction in energy consumption
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Scope 1: Reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels by 50% by 2030
- Scope 2: Use 100% renewable electricity in own operations by 2030
- Scope 3: Commit to have information and data available in all applicable categories by 2030
- Supply Chain: set targets for the reduction of indirect CO2 emissions from suppliers by 2030
- Product: Reporting on the impact of GRI-designed towers by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- To be carbon neutral in Scope 1, 2 & 3 by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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