United States Steel Corp
United States Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, United States 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).
United States Steel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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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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 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into United States Steel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United States Steel amounted to 29,510,000 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 United States Steel increased by 2.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
United States Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United States Steel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of United States Steel were 27,230,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has United States Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United States Steel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), United States Steel's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are United States Steel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, United States Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,280,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has United States Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United States Steel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 34.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), United States Steel's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 15.87% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does United States Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, United States Steel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
United States Steel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into United States Steel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, United States Steel reported 15,975,269 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 United States Steel includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
United States Steel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, United States Steel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,975,269 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United States Steel disclose?
In 2023, United States Steel reported emissions for 6 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 United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,360,000 tCO₂e (58.59%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,190,000 tCO₂e (32.49%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,020,000 tCO₂e (6.38%)
United States Steel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United States Steel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, United States Steel reported a total carbon footprint of 45,485,269 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 58.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to United States Steel's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 59.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.12%. a