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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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25

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 25 is higher than 88% 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 2023, Worthington Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 103,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 90,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, totalling around 194,284,000 kg CO2e. This marked a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 97,703,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and about 96,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, resulting in a total of around 194,357,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of about 147,629,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and approximately 142,989,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, leading to a total of around 290,618,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a significant reduction in emissions over the years, particularly from 2021 to 2023. Worthington Steel has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company’s emissions intensity has also improved, with a reported intensity of 20.0 kg CO2e per $1,000 of revenue in recent years, indicating a more efficient operation relative to their financial performance.

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130,506,000
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Scope 2
139,201,000
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Scope 3
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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 medium 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. Worthington Steel is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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