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Usiminas

Usiminas, officially known as Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A., is a prominent player in the steel industry, headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1956, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of flat steel products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and machinery. With major operational regions across Minas Gerais and São Paulo, Usiminas boasts a diverse portfolio that includes hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel products. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a key supplier in the Brazilian market. Notable achievements include significant investments in technology and environmental initiatives, reinforcing its status as a competitive force in the global steel landscape.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Usiminas's score of 47 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Usiminas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Usiminas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 715,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 5,610,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,550,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 60,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 886,000,000 kg CO2e. Usiminas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 17% reduction in absolute direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1) by 2021 compared to the previous year, and a 2.5% reduction in indirect emissions (Scope 2) over the same timeframe. Looking towards the future, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Usiminas plans to reduce emissions intensity by 15% by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect Usiminas's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the iron and steel industry.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,159,866,710
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
106,208,330
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
18,959,340
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Usiminas's primary industry is Iron ores, which is medium 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 Usiminas is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Usiminas is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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