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Russel Metals Inc.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Russel Metals Inc.'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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Russel Metals Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 82% 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 around 13,958,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2022, where 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. Over the past five years, Russel Metals has shown a general trend of fluctuating emissions, with the highest recorded in 2019 at approximately 56,775,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Russel Metals operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, yet their current emissions data suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Russel Metals Inc. is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Russel Metals Inc. is not committed to any 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.

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

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