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JSW Steel Limited

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JSW Steel Limited, a prominent player in the Indian steel industry, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1994, the company has rapidly evolved into one of the largest steel manufacturers in the country, with significant operations across various regions, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Specialising in the production of flat and long steel products, JSW Steel is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel, which are distinguished by their superior quality and performance. With a strong market position, JSW Steel has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its environmentally friendly practices and technological advancements. As a leader in the steel sector, JSW Steel continues to drive growth and innovation, contributing significantly to India's industrial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

JSW Steel Limited's score of 22 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JSW Steel Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JSW Steel Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 49,357,720 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and an equal amount for Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded substantial Scope 3 emissions, with various categories such as business travel, employee commute, and purchased goods and services each contributing approximately 5,990,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, JSW Steel has shown a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 9,067,820 kg CO2e in 2007 to the current figure in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. JSW Steel's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the need for enhanced strategies to address climate change. The company has not yet established formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which could guide its future sustainability efforts.

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9,067,820
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
71,960
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JSW Steel Limited's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is medium 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. JSW Steel Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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JSW Steel Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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