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United States Steel

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United States Steel Corporation, commonly known as U.S. Steel, is a leading steel producer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1901, the company has established itself as a key player in the steel industry, with major operations across the United States and Europe. U.S. Steel is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing, offering a diverse range of products including flat-rolled and tubular steel, which are essential for various sectors such as automotive, construction, and energy. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced technology, U.S. Steel has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly steel production methods. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a preferred supplier in the global steel market. U.S. Steel continues to drive industry standards while focusing on future growth and environmental stewardship.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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

United States Steel's score of 46 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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United States Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United States Steel Corporation reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 19,260,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,160,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included approximately 9,360,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 5,190,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 1,020,000,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. United States Steel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a roadmap established to achieve this goal. Additionally, the company is working towards a 20% reduction in GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 plus Scope 2) by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 2.31 metric tons CO2e per metric ton of raw steel. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, United States Steel Corporation, with initiatives also influenced by Nippon Steel Corporation. The company is actively pursuing these targets as part of its broader sustainability strategy, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the steel industry.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
23,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,500,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
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
-
-
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United States Steel's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for United States Steel is in US, 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.

United States Steel 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
Reduction Actions

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