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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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional's score of 25 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) reported significantly reduced carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 499 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 6.51 kg CO2e. This marks a substantial decrease compared to previous years, reflecting a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. In 2021, CSN's emissions in Brazil were notably higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 11,965,917,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 182,810,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,621,079,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a significant reduction in emissions over the years, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability. Despite the impressive reductions, CSN has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving emissions intensity across its operations, particularly in steel and cement production, where it has reported emissions intensities of 2,100 kg CO2e per tonne of steel and 485,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cement in 2023. Overall, CSN's recent emissions data and ongoing commitment to sustainability highlight its role in addressing climate change while striving for operational efficiency.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 8,049,419,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 614,712,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional 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.
