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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Usiminas's score of 39 is higher than 96% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 50,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 715,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling about 5,505,600,000 kg CO2e globally. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded 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 data indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2021, Usiminas disclosed emissions of approximately 6,670,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 190,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 790,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 14,718,090 kg CO2e globally. In Brazil, the company reported 5,730,433,380 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 106,208,330 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2020, with no data available for 2021. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Usiminas is actively engaged in tracking its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate impact.
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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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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.
