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Usiminas, officially known as Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A., is a prominent player in the iron ore industry headquartered in Brazil. With its main operations concentrated in the Minas Gerais region, the company has established itself as a key supplier of high-quality iron ore and steel products within South America and beyond. Founded in 1958, Usiminas has a long-standing history of technological innovation and sustainable practices, contributing significantly to Brazil’s industrial development.
Specialising in the extraction and processing of iron ore, Usiminas is recognised for its integrated production facilities and commitment to operational efficiency. Its core products include steel and related materials, which are vital for construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. As a market leader, Usiminas continues to strengthen its position through strategic investments and a focus on sustainable growth in the competitive iron ore sector.
27
DitchCarbon score
+12 vs industry average
Usiminas’s score of 27 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 Ores is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.836
20182025
The Iron Ores industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
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Usiminas's reported carbon emissions
Usiminas, an iron ore company based in Brazil, reported a total of approximately 1.63 trillion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2023. This total encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2023, Usiminas's Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 47
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Usiminas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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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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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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