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Alro Steel Sustainability Profile

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Alro Steel Corporation, commonly referred to as Alro Steel, is a leading supplier of metals and plastics, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1948, the company has grown significantly, with major operational regions across the Midwest and beyond. Alro Steel operates within the metal distribution and processing industry, specialising in a diverse range of products including steel, aluminium, and plastic materials. What sets Alro Steel apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, offering unique processing capabilities such as cutting, shearing, and custom fabrication. With a strong market position, Alro Steel has achieved notable milestones, including a vast network of service centres and a reputation for reliability among its clientele. The company continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality materials and innovative solutions in the manufacturing sector.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Alro Steel's score of 29 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alro Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Alro Steel, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 137,163,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, primarily due to process emissions. Additionally, the company recorded about 81,635,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. Notably, Alro Steel has not disclosed any Scope 2 emissions data. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, Alro Steel's emissions data reflects its operational impact on climate change. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly attributed to Alro Steel Corporation. As the steel industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon footprints, Alro Steel's emissions figures highlight the need for ongoing assessment and potential future commitments to reduce its environmental impact.

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2020
Scope 1
137,163,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
81,635,000

How Carbon Intensive is Alro Steel's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alro Steel's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Alro Steel's Location?

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

Alro Steel's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2020
Purchased Goods and Services
100%

Alro Steel's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Alro Steel has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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