Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel Corporation, commonly referred to as Nippon Steel, is a leading global player in the steel industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has evolved into a powerhouse with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on the production of high-quality steel products. Nippon Steel is renowned for its diverse range of offerings, including flat and long steel products, pipes, and tubes, which are integral to various sectors such as automotive, construction, and energy. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance product performance and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Nippon Steel has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global steel market. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has made it a preferred choice for industries worldwide.
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Nippon Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 76,472,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,007,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 12,195,000,000 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 11,995,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 1,571,000,000 kg CO2e). Nippon Steel has set ambitious climate commitments under its Carbon Neutral Vision 2050, aiming for a 30% reduction in total CO2 emissions from 2013 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 49.8% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 1990 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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