Sanyo Special Steel
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sanyo Steel, is a leading manufacturer in the special steel industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1932, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality steel products, particularly in the automotive and machinery sectors. With operational facilities across Japan and a growing presence in international markets, Sanyo Steel is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of special steels, such as alloy steels and tool steels, which are distinguished by their superior strength and durability. Sanyo Steel's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the global market, achieving notable milestones in product quality and customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Sanyo Steel continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its clients.
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Sanyo Special Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sanyo Special Steel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 535,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 286,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 249,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 350,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (350,000,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (117,000,000 kg CO2e). Looking ahead, Sanyo Special Steel has set ambitious reduction targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Furthermore, it commits to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. In addition to these commitments, Sanyo Special Steel is pursuing a hydrogen initiative that is expected to cut CO2 emissions in production by approximately 50% compared to 2015 levels by 2040. The company also plans to achieve fossil-free heating across all sites by 2030. Sanyo Special Steel's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., which is committed to sustainable practices in the steel industry.
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| 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 244,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 254,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 660,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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