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Iron and Steel Production
US
updated a month ago

Kloeckner Metals Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Kloeckner Metals Corporation, a leading player in the metals distribution industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1906, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of steel and metal products, catering to a diverse range of sectors including construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Kloeckner Metals offers an extensive portfolio of core products, including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, alongside value-added services such as processing and logistics. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring high-quality solutions tailored to customer needs. With a strong market position, Kloeckner has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in digitalisation and supply chain efficiency, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the metals industry.

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72

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

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's score of 72 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kloeckner Metals Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Klöckner & Co SE

Kloeckner Metals Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Klöckner & Co SE, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While Kloeckner Metals Corporation has not disclosed its own emissions figures, it inherits significant climate initiatives and targets from its parent company, Klöckner & Co SE. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Kloeckner Metals Corporation aligns with industry standards and practices to enhance its environmental performance. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been detailed in the available data. In summary, while Kloeckner Metals Corporation does not provide its own emissions data, it is part of a broader corporate strategy focused on climate action through its relationship with Klöckner & Co SE.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
54,867,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
28,590,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
9,766,312,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kloeckner Metals Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kloeckner Metals Corporation'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Kloeckner Metals Corporation's Location?

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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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and decreased by approximately 20% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
92%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kloeckner Metals Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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