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Worthington Steel

Worthington Steel, a prominent player in the steel industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1955, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality steel products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and manufacturing. Specialising in cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel, Worthington Steel is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company’s unique approach to customer service and tailored solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Worthington Steel has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in manufacturing and sustainability practices. As a trusted partner, Worthington Steel continues to drive advancements in the steel industry, ensuring reliability and performance in every product.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Worthington Steel's score of 20 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Worthington Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Worthington Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95,764,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 96,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 90,961,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 103,323,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Worthington Steel's emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 96,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 97,703,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2021, the company reported higher emissions, with Scope 1 at around 142,989,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 147,629,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions effectively. Despite these figures, Worthington Steel has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, indicating a focus on improving efficiency, but lacks detailed commitments to significant emissions reductions. Overall, Worthington Steel's emissions data highlights the importance of continued monitoring and strategic planning to address carbon emissions in alignment with industry standards and climate goals.

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139,201,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Worthington Steel's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high 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 Worthington 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.

Worthington 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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