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Sanyo Special Steel
Iron and Steel ProductionJapanPNK: SYPLF
Last verified 2 months agosanyo-steel.co.jp
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sanyo Steel, is a prominent player in the basic iron and steel industry, specialising in ferro-alloys and their first products. Headquartered in Japan, Sanyo Steel operates across various regions, focusing on delivering high-quality steel solutions to meet diverse industrial needs. Founded in 1932, the company has achieved significant milestones, establishing itself as a leader in the production of special steel products.
Sanyo Steel's core offerings include high-performance steel bars, wire rods, and other specialised materials, renowned for their exceptional strength and durability. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted supplier for industries such as automotive, machinery, and construction. With a legacy of excellence, Sanyo Steel continues to drive advancements in steel manufacturing, contributing to the global steel market.
36
DitchCarbon score
+18 vs industry average
Sanyo Special Steel’s score of 36 is higher than 59% 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 Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
2.965
20182025
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Sanyo Special Steel's reported carbon emissions
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., a Japanese basic iron and steel and ferro-alloys manufacturer, reported its 2024 carbon emissions as approximately 2.229 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 242 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 313 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were about 1.674 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (400 million kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (695 million kg CO2e).
The company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024 were 808 million kg CO2e. For comparison, in 2021, Sanyo Special Steel's Scope 1 emissions were 343 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 373 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 2.372 billion kg CO2e.
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. has established near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
Previously, in 2020, Sanyo Special Steel aimed to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 2.6% compared to a business-as-usual scenario, using 2017 as a baseline. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.
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Sanyo Special Steel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
At risk25%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Behind target42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Behind target42%
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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