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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nippon Steel's score of 29 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nippon Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 76,467,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,007,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other formal climate pledges. Over the years, Nippon Steel's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 91,897,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 63,402,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 11,913,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set formal reduction targets, which places it in a challenging position within the steel industry, where many peers are committing to significant emissions reductions. Nippon Steel's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints in the steel sector, which is known for its high energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear without specific reduction targets or initiatives.
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Get Started| 1990 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
Nippon 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.
