United States Steel
United States Steel Corporation, commonly known as U.S. Steel, is a prominent player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates major facilities across key regions, including the Midwest and South. Founded in 1901, U.S. Steel has a rich history marked by significant milestones in steel production and innovation.
The company specialises in producing high-quality steel products, including flat-rolled and tubular steel, which are essential for automotive manufacturing and construction. U.S. Steel distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques. As a leader in the steel industry, U.S. Steel has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to infrastructure and vehicle production.
+13 vs industry average
United States Steel’s score of 43 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 8% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
United States Steel's reported carbon emissions
US Steel, headquartered in the US and operating in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 25.6 billion kg CO2e for 2024. For 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 27.23 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.28 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, US Steel also disclosed Scope 3 emissions categories, including purchased goods and services (approximately 9.36 billion kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 5.19 billion kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.02 billion kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 390 million kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 13.4 million kg CO2e), and business travel (approximately 1.87 million kg CO2e). US Steel has established several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity (Scope 1 plus Scope 2) by 2030, using a 2018 baseline where intensity was 2.31 metric tons CO2e per metric ton of raw steel. Additionally, US Steel has a roadmap to reach net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. This net-zero goal for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions was announced in 2021 and is projected to be achieved by 2050. The company is also working to reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030, against a 2021 baseline. It is important to note that US Steel is a current subsidiary and its data is cascaded from United States Steel Corporation. Their SBTi targets and CA100 commitments are cascaded from Nippon Steel Corporation.
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United States Steel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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U. S. Steel has a roadmap to get to net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
6 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Nippon Steel Corporation
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Inherited from Nippon Steel CorporationEmissions comparison with industry peers
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