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Iron and Steel Production
CA
updated 5 months ago

Russel Metals Inc.

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Russel Metals Inc., a leading distributor of metals in North America, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1929, the company has established itself as a key player in the metals industry, focusing on the distribution of steel, aluminium, and other metal products. With a diverse portfolio that includes value-added processing services, Russel Metals stands out for its commitment to quality and customer service. The company’s extensive inventory and strategic partnerships enable it to meet the unique needs of various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and energy. Recognised for its strong market position, Russel Metals has achieved significant milestones over the decades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the metal distribution landscape.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Russel Metals Inc.'s score of 15 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Russel Metals Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Russel Metals Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,260,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 40,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 13,958,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 54,806,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 40,220,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 14,586,000 kg CO2e. Russel Metals has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Russel Metals Inc. As the company continues to operate within the metals industry, it faces increasing pressure to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
16,753,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Russel Metals Inc.'s primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high 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 Russel Metals Inc. is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Russel Metals Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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