Nucor Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nucor Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18 billion kg CO2e, comprising 6.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2023, when total emissions were about 20.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5.7 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 8.3 billion kg CO2e. Nucor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Looking further ahead, Nucor has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the emission standards developed by the Global Steel Climate Council, which Nucor helped establish. These commitments reflect Nucor's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the steel industry.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nucor's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nucor has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
