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Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V

Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V., commonly referred to as AHMSA, is a leading steel manufacturer headquartered in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. Established in 1976, the company has grown to become a significant player in the steel industry, primarily serving the automotive, construction, and energy sectors across Mexico and beyond. AHMSA's core products include hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, as well as steel plates and coils, distinguished by their high quality and innovative production techniques. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and technological enhancements in steel production. With a strong market position, AHMSA continues to contribute to the economic development of the region while maintaining a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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How does Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V'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.

7

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

Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V's score of 7 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V. reported emissions of approximately 1,140 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced. This figure reflects the company's operational impact within the steel industry, although specific total emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed. The company has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of publicly available commitments towards reducing carbon emissions. As a major player in the steel sector, Altos Hornos de México operates in an industry that is under increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, while the company has provided some emissions data, further transparency regarding their climate commitments and specific reduction initiatives would be beneficial for stakeholders and the environment.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V'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.

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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 Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V is in MX, which has a medium 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.

Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V is not participating in any 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
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