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Gerdau
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy ManufacturingBrazilNYSE: GGB
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Gerdau, officially known as Gerdau S.A., is a leading player in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing industry, with its headquarters based in Brazil. Established in 1901, the company has grown to become one of the largest producers of long steel in the Americas, serving diverse markets across Latin America, North America, and beyond.
Specialising in the production of steel products such as rebar, merchant bars, and special steels, Gerdau is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Its extensive operational footprint and focus on high-quality, customisable steel solutions have cemented its position as a key industry leader, contributing significantly to infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors worldwide.
47
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
Gerdau’s score of 47 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
2.965
20182025
The Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Gerdau's reported carbon emissions
Gerdau, a Brazilian-headquartered company in the Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry, reported its most recent global emissions data for 2025. In that year, the company's total Scope 1 emissions were 9,491,627,920 kg CO2e, and its market-based Scope 2 emissions amounted to 1,475,823,220 kg CO2e. Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions for 2025 totalled 3,066,874,820 kg CO2e, which included 2,139,965,490 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 402,356,320 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities, and 304,862,450 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
The company has set a near-term intensity reduction target for its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. Gerdau aims to reduce these emissions from 0.93 tonnes CO2e per tonne of steel (based on a 2020 baseline) to 0.82 tonnes CO2e per tonne of steel by 2031.
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Gerdau’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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