Kobe Steel Ltd
Kobe Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kobe Steel completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kobe Steel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kobe Steel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kobe Steel amounted to 15,600,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kobe Steel increased by 0.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Kobe Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kobe Steel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kobe Steel were 14,700,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kobe Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kobe Steel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kobe Steel's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kobe Steel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Kobe Steel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Kobe Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kobe Steel's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 12.5% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Kobe Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Kobe Steel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kobe Steel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported 26,967,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Kobe Steel includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kobe Steel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,967,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 22.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 77.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kobe Steel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kobe Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kobe Steel disclose?
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kobe Steel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 18,480,000 tCO₂e (68.53%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,124,000 tCO₂e (19%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,482,000 tCO₂e (9.2%)
Kobe Steel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kobe Steel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported a total carbon footprint of 42,567,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.46% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kobe Steel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 34.53%. a