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Posco

POSCO, officially known as Pohang Iron and Steel Company, is a leading global steel manufacturer headquartered in Pohang, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a key player in the steel industry, with significant operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Specialising in the production of high-quality steel products, POSCO offers a diverse range of solutions, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, and electrical steel. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as the company continually invests in advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices. With a strong market position, POSCO has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and environmental initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the steel sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Posco's score of 32 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Posco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Posco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,971,900,000 kg CO2e, comprising 70,588,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,383,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,419,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Over the years, Posco has shown a trend in emissions per tonne of steel produced, with figures such as 2,200 kg CO2e in 2010, decreasing to about 1,910 kg CO2e in 2015, and further to approximately 1,830 kg CO2e in 2020. This indicates a gradual improvement in their emissions intensity, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Posco's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions suggest a commitment to addressing climate change within the steel industry. The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
81,403,336,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Scope 2
3,249,921,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Posco's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Posco is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Posco is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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