United States Steel Corp

Common Name
United States Steel
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
22,053
Ticker
X
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
United States Steel Corporation is a prominent American integrated steel producer known for its extensive operations in mining, steelmaking, and the manufacturing of various steel products. Founded in...

United States Steel's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, United States Steel has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 intensity-based targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into United States Steel ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into United States Steel's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, United States Steel has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.

Does United States Steel have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2023, United States Steel has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

United States Steel's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 20% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 2.338 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured in 2018.

As of 2023, United States Steel is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 98% of the planned reduction.

United States Steel's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20182023203000.61.21.82.4BaselineCurrent (-20%)
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