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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), a leading player in the steel industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 1941, CSN has established itself as a key manufacturer of flat and long steel products, cement, and mining operations, contributing significantly to the region's industrial landscape. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, CSN's core offerings include high-quality steel sheets, bars, and rods, which are renowned for their durability and performance. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in production technology and a strong market position as one of Brazil's largest steel producers. CSN's dedication to excellence and its strategic operational regions solidify its reputation as a cornerstone of the Brazilian economy.

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20

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional's score of 20 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) reported significantly reduced carbon emissions, with total emissions of approximately 2,405 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 1,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 499 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6.51 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a substantial decrease compared to previous years, reflecting CSN's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, CSN's emissions were considerably higher, with total emissions of about 11,965,917,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 182,810,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 1,621,079,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with 2020 figures indicating approximately 10,724,789,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 73,964,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 501,796,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite these reductions, CSN has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity across its operations, particularly in steel and cement production, where it has reported emissions intensities of approximately 2,100 kg CO2e per tonne of steel and 485,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cement produced in 2023. Overall, CSN's recent emissions data indicates a positive trajectory towards lower carbon emissions, although further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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8,049,419,000
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Scope 2
14,419,000
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Scope 3
614,712,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional'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 Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional 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.

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