Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Book a demo for a pilot project
JFE Steel Corporation, a leading player in the secondary steel industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 2002, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of re-processed secondary steel, transforming scrap materials into high-quality new steel products.
JFE Steel's core offerings include a diverse range of steel solutions tailored for various applications, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company is recognised for its advanced processing techniques, which enhance the quality and performance of its steel products.
With a strong market position, JFE Steel Corporation has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to eco-friendly steel production. Its dedication to excellence and environmental responsibility sets it apart in the competitive landscape of the steel industry.
+11 vs industry average
JFE Steel Corporation’s score of 39 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Steel Reprocessing has below-average carbon intensity
The Steel Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
JFE Steel Corporation, headquartered in Japan, reported its 2024 Scope 1 emissions at approximately 39 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 6.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 42.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 6.1 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 44.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 5.9 billion kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data.
JFE Steel Corporation's climate commitments include a near-term target to reduce steel-business GHG emissions by 24% by FY2027 and by 30% or more by FY2030, both compared to FY2013 levels. These are absolute targets covering all scopes. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by at least 20% by FY2030, relative to FY2013. JFE Steel Corporation also aligns with the Japanese steel industry's long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming for zero-carbon steel production.
Emissions data for JFE Steel Corporation is directly reported by the company. CDP data is cascaded from its parent company, JFE Holdings, Inc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more