- Risk of unfairly traded imports of steel products from China
- Restrictions to access to foreign exchange in Argentina
- Two fatalities occurred in Ternium’s operations and one in Usiminas
- Climate-related risks (transition risks and physical risks)
- Difficulties in relationship with local communities
Ternium S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ternium S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.5 million tons CO2e (scopes 1,2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 16.6 million tons CO2e; Scope 2: 1.1 million tons CO2e; Scope 3: 0.8 million tons CO2e. 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
18.5 million tons CO2e (scopes 1,2 & 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
2%
of total energy
Water Usage
785 million m3
2023
Waste
94.6 thousand tons
2023
Energy Use
235.5K TJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 16.6 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.8 million tons CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.5 million tons CO2e (scopes 1,2 & 3) |
| 2022 | 19.28 million tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 6.35 million tCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Captured and sold 280 thousand tons of CO2 (50% increase compared to 2017)
- Achieved a material efficiency rate of 99.5% in steel operations
- Recycled 2.9 million tons of steel scrap
- Reduced electricity consumption by tuning variable speed drives of fans in Argentina (2900 MWh/year savings)
- Energy savings of 46,800 GJ/year in Mexico
- Decreased natural gas consumption in Brazil by 315,000 m³/year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce IFR and LTIFR by 50% by 2025 (compared to 2020)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions intensity by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2023 baseline)
- Achieve a 41% share of renewable energy in purchased electricity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in products and operations (subject to technological feasibility and local market conditions)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental PerformanceSafetyPeople DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentIntegrity