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Nippon Steel

Nippon Steel Corporation, commonly referred to as Nippon Steel, is a leading global player in the steel industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has evolved into a powerhouse with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on the production of high-quality steel products. Nippon Steel is renowned for its diverse range of offerings, including flat and long steel products, pipes, and tubes, which are integral to various sectors such as automotive, construction, and energy. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance product performance and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Nippon Steel has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global steel market. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has made it a preferred choice for industries worldwide.

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34

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

Nippon Steel's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 76,472,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,007,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions for this year, but previous data indicates significant contributions from various categories, including purchased goods and services. Nippon Steel has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 49.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it has committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Nippon Steel's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions within the steel industry, which is known for its high energy consumption and emissions intensity.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Steel'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 Nippon Steel is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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