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Iron and Steel Production
US
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Metals USA Holdings Corp.

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Metals USA Holdings Corp., a prominent player in the metals distribution and processing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast, serving a diverse clientele in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and energy. Specialising in a wide range of core products, including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, Metals USA distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. With a focus on innovative processing solutions, Metals USA Holdings Corp. continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable metal products and services.

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How does Metals USA Holdings Corp.'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Metals USA Holdings Corp.'s score of 2 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Metals USA Holdings Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Reliance, Inc.

In 2021, Metals USA Holdings Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,379,000 kg CO2e, an increase from about 10,907,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The emissions data primarily reflects Scope 3 emissions, with specific contributions from various campaigns, including 3,000 kg CO2e from Campaign 5b in 2021 and 2,000 kg CO2e from Campaign 4c in 2020. Despite these figures, Metals USA Holdings Corp. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is cascaded from the corporate family structure, with Metals USA Holdings Corp. being a merged entity, but no specific parent company emissions data has been provided. Overall, while the company has reported significant emissions, it currently lacks defined strategies for emissions reduction or climate commitments, placing it in a challenging position within the industry context of increasing climate accountability.

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Scope 1
192,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metals USA Holdings Corp.'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.

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. This request for Metals USA Holdings Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Metals USA Holdings Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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