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Ferroglobe PLC in the Specialty Mining & Metals industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 6.1; made up of an environmental score of 8.0, social score of 2.3 and governance score of 8.0.
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162 | Ferroglobe PLC | 6.1 | High |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ferroglobe PLC have an accelerator or VC vehicle to help deliver innovation?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose current and historical energy intensity?
Does Ferroglobe PLC report the average age of the workforce?
Does Ferroglobe PLC reference operational or capital allocation in relation to climate change?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose its ethnicity pay gap?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose cybersecurity risks?
Does Ferroglobe PLC offer flexible work?
Does Ferroglobe PLC have a long term incentive (LTI) executive compensation plan based on a measure of return on capital?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose the number of employees in R&D functions?
Does Ferroglobe PLC conduct supply chain audits?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose incidents of non-compliance in relation to the health and safety impacts of products and services?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their cement production? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional cement making capacity')
Does Ferroglobe PLC conduct 360 degree staff reviews?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose the individual responsible for D&I?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose current and historical air emissions?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their coal usage? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional coal powered electricity generation')
Is executive remuneration linked to climate performance?
Does the Board describe its role in the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose current and / or historical scope 2 emissions?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose water use targets?
Does Ferroglobe PLC have careers partnerships with academic institutions?
Did Ferroglobe PLC have a product recall in the last two years?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose incidents of discrimination?
Does Ferroglobe PLC allow for Work Councils/Collective Agreements to be formed?
Has Ferroglobe PLC issued a profit warning in the past 24 months?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose parental leave metrics?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose climate scenario or pathway analysis?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose current and / or historical scope 1 emissions?
Are Operating Expesnses linked to emissions reduction?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose the pay ratio of women to men?
Does Ferroglobe PLC support suppliers with sustainability related research and development?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose the number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments?
Does Ferroglobe PLC reflect climate-related risks in its financial statements?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their carbon intensite energy assets? (for example: 'We have no current plans to carry out further drilling for oil,')
Is Ferroglobe PLC involved in embryonic stem cell research?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose GHG and Air Emissions intensity?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose its waste policy?
Does Ferroglobe PLC report according to TCFD requirements?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose its policies for bribery, corruption, whistle-blower, conflict of interest?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose energy use targets?
Does Ferroglobe PLC disclose its Renewable Energy targets?

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Ferroglobe PLC operates in the silicon and specialty metals industry in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It provides silicone chemicals that are used in a range of applications, including personal care items, construction-related products, health care products, and electronics, as well as silicon metal for primary and secondary aluminum producers; silicomanganese, which is used as deoxidizing agent in the steel manufacturing process; and ferromanganese that is used as a deoxidizing, desulphurizing, and degassing agent in the removal of nitrogen and other harmful elements from steel. The company also offers ferrosilicon products that are used to produce stainless steel, carbon steel, and various other steel alloys, as well as to manufacture electrodes and aluminum; calcium silicon, which is used in the deoxidation and desulfurization of liquid steel, and production of coatings for cast iron pipes, as well as in the welding process of powder metal and in pyrotechnics; and nodularizers and inoculants, which are used in the production of iron. In addition, it provides silica fume, a by-product of the electrometallurgical process of silicon metal and ferrosilicon. Further, the company operates quartz mines in Spain, South Africa, the United States, and Canada; and low-ash metallurgical coal mines in the United States, as well as holds interests in hydroelectric power plant in France. It serves silicone chemical, aluminum, and steel manufacturers; auto companies and their suppliers; ductile iron foundries; manufacturers of photovoltaic solar cells and computer chips; and concrete producers. The company was formerly known as VeloNewco Limited and changed its name to Ferroglobe PLC in December 2015. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Ferroglobe PLC is a subsidiary of Grupo Villar Mir, S.A.U.