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Iron and Steel Production
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Gerdau Special Steel North America Sustainability Profile

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Gerdau Special Steel North America, a prominent division of Gerdau S.A., is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1901, the company has established itself as a leader in the steel industry, specialising in high-quality special steel products and services tailored for various sectors, including automotive, energy, and construction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Gerdau Special Steel North America offers a diverse range of products, including bars, wire rods, and custom steel solutions. Their unique manufacturing processes and advanced technologies set them apart in the market, ensuring superior performance and reliability. Recognised for their excellence, Gerdau has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the steel supply chain.

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26

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Gerdau Special Steel North America's score of 26 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gerdau Special Steel North America's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau Special Steel North America, 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 S.A., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Gerdau Special Steel North America, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Gerdau S.A. This relationship suggests that any climate initiatives or targets may align with the broader strategies of Gerdau S.A., which is known for its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across its operations. As Gerdau Special Steel North America continues to navigate its environmental responsibilities, it remains essential for the company to establish clear emissions reduction targets and transparent reporting practices to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards.

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20192020202120222023
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
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Gerdau Special Steel North America's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gerdau Special Steel North America's primary industry is Iron and Steel Production, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gerdau Special Steel North America's Location?

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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 Gerdau Special Steel North America is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gerdau Special Steel North America's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gerdau Special Steel North America's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 95% last year and increased by approximately 165% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 20% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
53%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
37%
Waste Generated in Operations
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Gerdau Special Steel North America's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Gerdau Special Steel North America has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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