Usiminas
Usiminas, officially known as Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A., is a prominent player in the steel industry, headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1956, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of flat steel products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and machinery. With major operational regions across Minas Gerais and São Paulo, Usiminas boasts a diverse portfolio that includes hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel products. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a key supplier in the Brazilian market. Notable achievements include significant investments in technology and environmental initiatives, reinforcing its status as a competitive force in the global steel landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Usiminas's score of 39 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Usiminas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Usiminas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 50,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, along with 715,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 5,550,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,550,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 60,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 886,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing their carbon footprint, particularly in the iron and steel sector, where they have reported emissions intensity metrics. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Usiminas continues to engage in sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for emissions disclosure. The company’s ongoing efforts reflect a broader commitment to addressing climate change within the steel manufacturing sector in Brazil.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,377,070 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,452,300 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,670 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Usiminas is not committed to any 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.
