Reliance Steel
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the metals service centre industry. Founded in 1939, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America and beyond. Reliance Steel is renowned for its extensive range of products and services, specialising in the distribution of steel, aluminium, and other metals, alongside value-added processing capabilities. What sets Reliance Steel apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse industries such as construction, aerospace, and automotive. With a robust market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its product offerings. Reliance Steel continues to be a trusted partner in the metals industry, recognised for its reliability and expertise.
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Reliance Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Reliance Steel reported emissions data indicating a sales intensity of approximately 0.0204 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, with a volume intensity of about 23,400 tonnes CO2e. This data reflects their global operations, with revenue reported at approximately USD 14.8 billion. Over the previous years, the company has shown fluctuations in emissions intensity, with a sales intensity of about 0.0176 kg CO2e per USD in 2022 and 0.0213 kg CO2e per USD in 2021. The volume intensity for 2022 was approximately 24,600 tonnes CO2e, while in 2021, it remained the same. Currently, Reliance Steel has not disclosed specific targets for carbon emissions reduction, nor do they have any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Their climate commitments and initiatives are not detailed, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are derived directly from Reliance Steel's own reporting. The company operates within the steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of robust climate commitments in this sector.
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Reliance Steel is not participating in any 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.
