Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Hyundai Steel, is a leading player in the global steel industry, headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 1953, the company has grown significantly, marking key milestones such as the launch of its first integrated steel mill in 1973. Hyundai Steel operates primarily in the production of high-quality steel products, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, as well as steel pipes and rebar. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in Asia and beyond, Hyundai Steel has solidified its position as a top-tier steel manufacturer, recognised for its advanced technology and efficient production processes. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, contributing to its reputation as a reliable supplier in various industries, including construction and automotive.
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Hyundai Steel's score of 27 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hyundai Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,269,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 26,679,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,590,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,487,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 28,501,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 25,907,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,594,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,491,360,000 kg CO2e. Hyundai Steel has made significant strides in energy efficiency, achieving a reduction of 27,058 tonnes of oil equivalent (TOE) in energy usage in 2008, which was double the reduction achieved in 2007. This commitment to reducing energy consumption reflects their ongoing efforts to lower their carbon footprint. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. However, specific long-term reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have not been provided. Overall, Hyundai Steel's emissions data highlights the challenges faced in reducing carbon emissions while maintaining production levels in the steel industry.
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2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,626,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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Hyundai Steel 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.