Gerdau
Gerdau S.A., a leading global steel manufacturer, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across North America, South America, and Europe. Founded in 1901, Gerdau has established itself as a key player in the steel industry, focusing on the production of long steel products, flat steel products, and special steel grades. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Gerdau is renowned for its unique approach to recycling scrap steel, making it one of the largest recyclers in the world. The company’s strategic investments in technology and infrastructure have solidified its market position, enabling it to achieve significant milestones, including a robust presence in the construction and automotive sectors. Gerdau continues to be recognised for its quality products and dedication to customer satisfaction, reinforcing its status as a trusted name in the steel industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Gerdau's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gerdau's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gerdau reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,562,436,980 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,792,546,240 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 2,889,026,190 kg CO2e. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Gerdau has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 9,876,937,190 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,890,613,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,481,400,190 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 10,172,888,830 kg CO2e, and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2,182,846,920 kg CO2e. Gerdau's emissions intensity has also improved, with a reported intensity of 910 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced in 2023, down from 890 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Gerdau, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Gerdau's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while operating within the steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon emissions. The company's headquarters is located in Brazil, and it continues to navigate the challenges of sustainability in a carbon-intensive sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,056,519,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,890,986,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gerdau 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.
