Nippon Steel Corp
Nippon Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nippon 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).
Nippon Steel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 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 Nippon Steel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Steel amounted to 76,473,000 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 Nippon Steel increased by 1.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Nippon Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Steel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Steel were 64,007,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nippon Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nippon Steel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Steel's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Steel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Nippon Steel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,466,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Nippon Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nippon Steel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Steel's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Nippon Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Nippon Steel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nippon Steel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported 15,580,000 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 Nippon Steel includes a breakdown across 8 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
Nippon Steel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,580,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 92.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Steel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Steel disclose?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Nippon Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Nippon Steel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,995,000 tCO₂e (76.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,571,000 tCO₂e (10.08%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,124,000 tCO₂e (7.21%)
Nippon Steel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nippon Steel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,007,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 59,876 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,068.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nippon Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nippon Steel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,068.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 128.14 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nippon Steel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Nippon Steel ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Nippon Steel among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Nippon Steel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported a total carbon footprint of 92,053,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.16% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Nippon Steel's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 69.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 16.93%. a