Sanyo Special Steel
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.
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Sanyo Special Steel’s score of 24 is higher than 51% 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
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sanyo Special Steel's reported carbon emissions
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., based in Japan and operating in the basic iron and steel industry, has set ambitious climate targets. For fiscal year 2022, the company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 639,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 286,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 249,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same period were approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is committed to significant reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Sanyo Special Steel has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2021 as a base year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with keeping global warming below 1.5°C. Previously, Sanyo Special Steel had a near-term target to cut CO₂ emissions by 2.6% compared to business as usual by 2020. This target applied to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. It's important to note that Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. is a current subsidiary, and its climate data and initiatives are sourced from the parent company, Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. (cascade level 0 for SBTi and performance data). For CA100 initiatives, data is sourced from Nippon Steel Corporation (cascade level 1).
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Sanyo Special Steel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2040
50% reduction in Scope 1
The hydrogen initiative will enable us to reduce the CO2 emissions in our production by approximately 50 % compared to base year 2015 and th…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Inherited from Nippon Steel CorporationEmissions comparison with industry peers
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