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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sanyo Special 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.

35

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sanyo Special Steel's score of 35 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, comprising 286,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 249,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and various contributions from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, Sanyo Special Steel targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company has also committed to reducing emissions intensity, with a goal of decreasing Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of steel produced by 35% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. This commitment reflects Sanyo Special Steel's dedication to aligning with industry standards for climate action and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Scope 1
320,000,000
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Scope 2
457,000,000
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Scope 3
311,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sanyo Special Steel'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. Sanyo Special Steel is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sanyo Special 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.

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

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