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, headquartered in Brazil, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,562,436,980 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,792,546,240 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,889,026,190 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,534,716,390 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1,061,698,420 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 246,483,260 kg CO2e). In 2022, Gerdau's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 9,876,937,190 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,890,613,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,481,400,190 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all three scopes for the years 2021 to 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Gerdau's commitment to sustainability is evident through its ongoing emissions tracking and reporting. The company has not inherited emissions data from any parent organisation, ensuring that its reported figures are solely reflective of its operations. Gerdau's GHG emissions intensity for steel production was reported at approximately 910 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, indicating a focus on improving efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of its production processes.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,699,419,700 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,236,067,970 | 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 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.
