Kobe Steel
Kobe Steel, officially known as Kobe Steel, Ltd., is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Established in 1905, it has evolved into a key player in the steel and engineering industries, with significant operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its production of high-quality steel products, aluminium, and copper, as well as its advanced machinery and engineering solutions. Kobe Steel's commitment to innovation is evident in its development of unique materials and technologies that cater to various sectors, including automotive, construction, and energy. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. As a trusted name in the industry, Kobe Steel continues to contribute to sustainable development while maintaining its reputation for excellence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kobe Steel's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kobe Steel's score of 26 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kobe Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 14,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 900,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a gradual decrease in total emissions from 20,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 15,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, were not specified for 2023 but were significant in previous years, reaching approximately 46,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Kobe Steel's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although further transparency regarding specific reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Kobe Steel 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.
