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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How does Nucor'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Nucor's score of 21 is higher than 78% 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, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (about 4,344,072,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (approximately 5,143,384,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (around 8,300,000,000 kg CO2e). This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 15,700,000,000 kg CO2e. Nucor's emissions intensity for 2023 was reported at approximately 770 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced, reflecting their ongoing efforts to improve sustainability in the iron and steel industry. Over the years, Nucor has maintained a consistent emissions intensity trend, with values of 790 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021 and 930 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Nucor's commitment to reducing carbon emissions aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability. The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint, although no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been outlined.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,367,159,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nucor is committed to some 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.
