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Iron and Steel Production
US
updated 4 days ago

Steel Dynamics

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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the steel manufacturing industry. Founded in 1993, the company has rapidly grown to become one of the largest steel producers in North America, with major operations across the Midwest and Southern regions. Specialising in steel products, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel, Steel Dynamics distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s state-of-the-art electric arc furnace technology allows for efficient production while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Steel Dynamics has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in production capacity and a reputation for high-quality products. Its dedication to customer service and operational excellence further solidifies its status as a key player in the steel industry.

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32

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Steel Dynamics's score of 32 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Steel Dynamics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Steel Dynamics, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,084,747,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,750,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,314,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,041,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions intensity, aiming for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined emissions intensity by 2025, and a 50% reduction by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Steel Dynamics has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In alignment with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C scenario, the company has established a 2030 emissions intensity target of 0.80 metric tons CO2e per metric ton of hot rolled steel produced, representing a 15% reduction from its 2022 baseline of 0.94 metric tons CO2e per metric ton. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Steel Dynamics, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives within the steel industry, aiming to enhance its environmental performance while meeting growing market demands.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,867,717,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,604,858,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Steel Dynamics'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.

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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 Steel Dynamics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Steel Dynamics 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
Race To Net Zero
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