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Iron and Steel Production
JP
updated 20 days ago

Japan Steel Works

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Japan Steel Works, officially known as The Japan Steel Works, Ltd., is a prominent player in the steel manufacturing industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1907, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and production capabilities. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Japan Steel Works excels in the production of high-quality steel products, including forged steel, castings, and industrial machinery components. Renowned for its commitment to quality and technological advancement, the company offers unique solutions tailored to various sectors, such as energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Japan Steel Works holds a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to the development of advanced materials and engineering solutions, making it a trusted partner in the global steel industry.

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14

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Japan Steel Works's score of 14 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Japan Steel Works's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Japan Steel Works reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,483,000 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 153,353,000 kg CO2e. Over the past five years, emissions have shown a general downward trend, decreasing from approximately 201,569,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data, nor has it set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Additionally, there are no documented climate pledges or formal reduction initiatives outlined in their reports. Japan Steel Works operates with a commitment to transparency, as evidenced by their detailed emissions reporting, although further information on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments is currently unavailable.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
187,184,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
118,606,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Steel Works's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Japan Steel Works is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Japan Steel Works 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.

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

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