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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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46

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

Nippon Steel's score of 46 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,007,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,466,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a total of 11,240,000,000 kg CO2e for investments, 1,571,000,000 kg CO2e for capital goods, 4,000,000 kg CO2e for business travel, 13,000,000 kg CO2e for employee commute, 11,995,000,000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services, 5,000,000 kg CO2e for waste generated in operations, and 257,000,000 kg CO2e for fuel and energy-related activities under Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 76,472,000,000 kg CO2e. Nippon Steel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2013 levels. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and 2, which are directly related to their operations, and Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain. The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on decarbonising the steelmaking process and providing high-performance steel products that contribute to reducing emissions across society. In addition, Nippon Steel has established near-term targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 49.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect Nippon Steel's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainable practices in the steel industry.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Steel'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

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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 Nippon Steel is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Steel 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

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