Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation
Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation, a prominent player in the steel industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2002, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the production of long steel products, serving diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and energy. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Gerdau Ameristeel offers a range of high-quality products, including rebar, wire rod, and merchant bars, distinguished by their durability and performance. The company’s strategic focus on recycling and minimising environmental impact has positioned it as a responsible choice in the market. Recognised for its operational excellence, Gerdau Ameristeel continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a key contributor to the steel supply chain in North America.
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Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation's score of 16 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,003,673,710 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 10,003,673,710 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,975,561,140 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,089,569,710 kg CO2e, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and employee commuting. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 9,198,407,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 9,198,407,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,082,514,700 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at 930 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced. For 2019, Gerdau's total emissions were approximately 11,947,505,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 9,056,519,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,890,986,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, Gerdau has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company is actively engaged in the steel industry, which is known for its high carbon footprint, and is expected to align with industry standards for emissions reduction in the future.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,056,519,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,890,986,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,891,561,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
