Steel Dynamics
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the steel manufacturing industry. Founded in 1993, the company has rapidly grown to become one of the largest steel producers in North America, with major operations across the Midwest and Southern regions. Specialising in steel products, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel, Steel Dynamics distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s state-of-the-art electric arc furnace technology allows for efficient production while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Steel Dynamics has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in production capacity and a reputation for high-quality products. Its dedication to customer service and operational excellence further solidifies its status as a key player in the steel industry.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Steel Dynamics's score of 27 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Steel Dynamics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Steel Dynamics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,056,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,314,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,041,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Over the years, Steel Dynamics has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2022, their total emissions were about 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,081,536,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,028,292,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,865,204,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions intensity, achieving a Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of 420 kg CO2e per metric ton of crude steel produced in 2021, down from 493 kg CO2e in 2018. Despite these reductions, Steel Dynamics has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Their focus appears to be on improving operational efficiencies and reducing emissions intensity rather than setting formal reduction targets. Overall, Steel Dynamics is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the steel industry.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,867,717,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,604,858,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Steel Dynamics is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
