Nucor
Nucor Corporation, a leading player in the steel industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions, including the Midwest and Southeast. Founded in 1905, Nucor has established itself as a pioneer in the production of steel and steel products, utilising innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The company is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including rebar, sheet steel, and structural steel, which are distinguished by their high quality and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Nucor's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, consistently ranking among the top steel producers in North America. With a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, Nucor remains a formidable force in the global steel market.
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Nucor's score of 30 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nucor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nucor Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 15,700,000,000 kg CO2e. Nucor has set a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes, aligning with the emission standards established by the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC), which Nucor co-founded. This ambitious target reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the steel industry. The company has consistently reported its emissions intensity, with Scope 1 and 2 intensity figures showing a trend from 790 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced in 2021 to 770 kg CO2e in 2023. Nucor's ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce emissions are critical as it navigates the challenges of climate change and regulatory pressures in the steel sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nucor 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.
