Usiminas

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Usiminas doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 25

Usiminas has a DitchCarbon Score of 25 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests a higher carbon intensity in their operations, reflecting a need for improvement in reducing emissions. The company’s current strategies may not be sufficiently mitigating their environmental impact.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Usiminas is part of the metals and mining industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Usiminas is located in Brazil, which has a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

4.02%

...this company is doing 4.02% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Usiminas, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, operates in the Metals and Mining Industry as a leading producer of flat steel in Latin America. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices in steel production and commercialization. With key facilities in Ipatinga, Cubatão, and Santana do Paraíso, Usiminas continues to play a pivotal role in Brazil’s social and economic development.

Bad news, Usiminas has yet to commit to SBTi targets

Usiminas has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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