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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nippon Steel's score of 31 is higher than 94% 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 76,472,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,007,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific targets for emissions reduction or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions in line with science-based targets. Historically, Nippon Steel's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 103,403,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2013, which included 89,578,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,825,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not provided detailed data on Scope 3 emissions for all years, but in 2018, it reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17,263,000,000 kg CO2e, which included various categories such as purchased goods and services. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets, Nippon Steel continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact within the steel industry. The company is headquartered in Japan and operates in a sector that is under increasing pressure to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 1990 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
