Curious to see your top suppliers emissions?
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.
42
DitchCarbon score
+13 vs industry average
JFE Steel Corporation’s score of 42 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at JFE Steel Corporation?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Low
Steel Reprocessing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.194
20182025
The Steel Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
JFE Steel Corporation's reported carbon emissions
JFE Steel Corporation, headquartered in Japan and operating in the secondary steel for treatment and re-processing of secondary steel into new steel industry, reported approximately 45.3 billion kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2024. This includes about 39 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 6.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions.
Historically, JFE Steel Corporation's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions have fluctuated:
- 2023: Approximately 48.3 billion kg CO2e (42.3 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 6.1 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2022: Approximately 50.4 billion kg CO2e (44.5 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 5.9 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2021: Approximately 52.6 billion kg CO2e (46.8 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 5.8 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2020: Approximately 47.3 billion kg CO2e (41.9 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 5.4 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2019: Approximately 54.2 billion kg CO2e (47.9 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 6.3 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2018: Approximately 53.5 billion kg CO2e (47.3 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 6.2 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2017: Approximately 56.6 billion kg CO2e (50.5 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 6.1 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2016: The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 55.7 billion kg CO2e (50.8 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 4.9 billion kg CO2e Scope 2).
- 2015: Approximately 55.5 billion kg CO2e (50.5 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 5 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 2013: Approximately 58.1 billion kg CO2e (52.5 billion kg CO2e Scope 1, 5.6 billion kg CO2e Scope 2)
- 1990: Combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 58.3 billion kg CO2e.
JFE Steel Corporation has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce steel-business GHG emissions by 24% by FY2027 and by 30% or more by FY2030, compared to FY2013 levels. Additionally, it has a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by at least 20% by FY2030, referencing a FY2013 baseline. The company is also aligned with the Japanese steel industry's declaration to achieve zero-carbon steel by 2050. Emissions data and reduction initiatives are reported directly by JFE Steel Corporation, with CDP data cascaded from its parent company, JFE Holdings, Inc.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
JFE Steel Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
See details
Not active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from JFE Holdings, Inc.Sign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
JFE Steel Corporation2 months ago
42
Usage policy
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.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more