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Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products
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updated 10 days ago

Posco

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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.

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37

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Posco's score of 37 is higher than 68% 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 70,588,012,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,383,895,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 7,419,787,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 71,971,900,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set a mid-term reduction target of 30% by 2035 under its net zero roadmap, which was established in 2023. In 2022, Posco's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 68,305,993,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,879,630,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,107,502,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was about 70,185,623,000 kg CO2e. Posco's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and the company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes. The firm is actively working towards its climate commitments, focusing on significant reductions in its carbon footprint as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
1,870
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Scope 2
130
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
18,035,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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.

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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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