Gerdau Sustainability Profile
Gerdau S.A., a leading global steel manufacturer, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across North America, South America, and Europe. Founded in 1901, Gerdau has established itself as a key player in the steel industry, focusing on the production of long steel products, flat steel products, and special steel grades. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Gerdau is renowned for its unique approach to recycling scrap steel, making it one of the largest recyclers in the world. The company’s strategic investments in technology and infrastructure have solidified its market position, enabling it to achieve significant milestones, including a robust presence in the construction and automotive sectors. Gerdau continues to be recognised for its quality products and dedication to customer satisfaction, reinforcing its status as a trusted name in the steel industry.
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Gerdau's score of 31 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Gerdau's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gerdau's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 9,562,436,980 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,792,546,240 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,889,026,190 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 9,876,937,190 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 1,890,613,900 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 1,481,400,190 kg CO2e in 2022. Gerdau's emissions profile includes significant contributions from various categories within Scope 3, such as purchased goods and services (approximately 1,534,716,390 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (about 1,061,698,420 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (approximately 246,483,260 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Gerdau has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company is actively engaged in climate-related disclosures through the CDP, but no specific climate pledges have been noted. Overall, Gerdau's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most difficult to manage in the steel industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,056,519,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,890,986,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Gerdau's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Gerdau's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 95% last year and increased by approximately 165% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 20% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Gerdau's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Gerdau has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
