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Iron and Steel Production
US
updated 7 months ago

Chaparral Steel Company, Inc.

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Chaparral Steel Company, Inc., a prominent player in the steel manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in producing high-quality steel products, primarily serving the construction and manufacturing sectors. With major operational regions across the southern and central US, Chaparral Steel is renowned for its innovative approach to steel production, utilising advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include rebar, merchant bars, and structural steel, distinguished by their superior strength and durability. Chaparral Steel's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its market position, earning recognition for excellence in service and product reliability. As a forward-thinking entity, Chaparral Steel continues to set benchmarks in the industry, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of steel manufacturing.

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How does Chaparral Steel Company, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

8

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Chaparral Steel Company, Inc.'s score of 8 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chaparral Steel Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation

Chaparral Steel Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Chaparral Steel Company, Inc. This lack of specific initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy or may rely on the broader commitments of its parent company. Given the context of the steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, it is essential for companies like Chaparral Steel to establish clear emissions reduction targets and engage in sustainable practices. The absence of reported emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights a potential area for growth in their environmental strategy.

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2019
Scope 1
2,890,986,000
Scope 2
9,056,519,000
Scope 3
1,891,561,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chaparral Steel Company, Inc.'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 Chaparral Steel Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chaparral Steel Company, Inc. 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.

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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