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 97% 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, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 50,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 715,600,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company’s total emissions were approximately 5,550,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,550,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 60,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 886,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Usiminas reported total emissions of about 14,718,090 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,670,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 190,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 790,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the total emissions were approximately 15,829,370 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,377,070 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 10,452,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,670 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Usiminas has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company operates within the iron and steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of effective climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies.
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Add to project| 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.
