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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Reliance Steel'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
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Industry Benchmark
Reliance Steel's score of 26 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Reliance Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Reliance Steel reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 37,095,658,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 850,070,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 37,223,578,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from about 867,610,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Reliance Steel has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions per unit of revenue indicate a focus on improving efficiency, with emissions per rupee of turnover reported at 6.71e-10 for 2023 and 8.19e-10 for 2022. Overall, while Reliance Steel has made strides in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,223,578,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 867,610,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reliance Steel 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.
