Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.026 mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 142.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 109.2K 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
0.026 mtCO2e
2024
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M m3
2024
Waste
776.6K MT
2024
Energy Use
3.3M GJ
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). | 142.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 109.2K 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 | 0.026 mtCO2e |
| 2023 | 144.0K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 25485 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31 | 181.0K metric tons CO2e |
| 2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31 | 185.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 75% of mega-shredders have advanced air quality controls and VOC treatment systems.
- 50% of operating sites are certified to ISO 14001.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmentSocial