Ditchcarbon
  • Customers
  1. Organizations
  2. Vesuvius
Public Profile
Iron and Steel Production
GB
updated 2 days ago

Vesuvius

Company website

Vesuvius plc, a leading global provider of advanced materials and services, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1916, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the steel and foundry industries. Vesuvius operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Specialising in the design and manufacture of molten metal flow control systems, Vesuvius stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Its core products include refractories, flow control systems, and advanced ceramics, all tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Vesuvius is recognised for its technological advancements and dedication to customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vesuvius's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Vesuvius's score of 63 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Vesuvius's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vesuvius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,003,560,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 215,591,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 25,804,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 1,762,165,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,985,072,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 169,914,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 38,149,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,777,008,000 kg CO2e. Vesuvius has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per metric tonne of product packed for shipment by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 12% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024 from the same baseline. Long-term goals include achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050 and transitioning to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Vesuvius plc, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. Vesuvius is committed to supporting the Paris Agreement and has outlined a comprehensive strategy to reduce its carbon footprint while enhancing sustainability across its operations.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
322,573,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
106,681,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,363,709,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vesuvius's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Vesuvius is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Vesuvius is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Ferrovial

ES
•
Other business services (74)
Updated about 1 hour ago

Rhi Magnesita

AT
•
Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof
Updated 37 minutes ago

Certainteed St Gobain

FR
•
Other non-metallic mineral products
Updated about 24 hours ago

INTOCAST AG

DE
•
Ceramic goods
Updated 5 days ago

Imi

GB
•
Precious metals
Updated 2 days ago

Minerals Technologies

US
•
Research and development services (73)
Updated 40 minutes ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
dev
enquiries@ditchcarbon.com+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
Verified byUL Verified
Partnered withCDP
ProductPortalDataDocumentationIntegrationsChangelogPricing
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesMethodologyBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust Centre
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy