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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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 their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the steel industry. Over the years, Gerdau's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 9,056,519,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to approximately 9,728,888,830 kg CO2e in 2021, before slightly decreasing in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also varied, peaking at around 2,890,986,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and then declining to about 1,792,546,240 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these emissions figures, Gerdau has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of the steel industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve sustainability practices. Gerdau's emissions intensity has also been reported, with figures indicating approximately 910 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced in 2023, down from 960 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019. This trend suggests a gradual improvement in their operational efficiency and emissions management. Overall, while Gerdau has made strides in emissions reporting and intensity reduction, the lack of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential growth in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 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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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.
