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Sanyo Special Steel

Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sanyo Steel, is a leading manufacturer in the special steel industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1932, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality steel products, particularly in the automotive and machinery sectors. With operational facilities across Japan and a growing presence in international markets, Sanyo Steel is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of special steels, such as alloy steels and tool steels, which are distinguished by their superior strength and durability. Sanyo Steel's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the global market, achieving notable milestones in product quality and customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Sanyo Steel continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

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26

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

Sanyo Special Steel's score of 26 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanyo Special Steel's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Sanyo Special Steel reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 286,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 249,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions included approximately 350,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 31,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, and smaller contributions from other categories. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as a baseline. They also plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Sanyo Special Steel's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their goal to reduce emissions per tonne of steel produced by 35% by 2030, against a 2016 baseline, which applies to both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This comprehensive approach reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the steel manufacturing sector.

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Scope 2
457,000,000
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Scope 3
311,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sanyo Special Steel's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high 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. This request for Sanyo Special Steel is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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

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