United States Steel Corp
United States Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into United States Steel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United States Steel amounted to 25,610,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United States Steel decreased by 9.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of United States Steel were 22,830,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has United States Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United States Steel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), United States Steel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are United States Steel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, United States Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,780,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has United States Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United States Steel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 17.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), United States Steel's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that United States Steel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does United States Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, United States Steel reported 17,716,327 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 2024 disclosure of United States Steel includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
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 2024, United States Steel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,716,327 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United States Steel disclose?
In 2024, United States 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 United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to United States Steel's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,010,000 tCO₂e (62.15%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,050,000 tCO₂e (28.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 610,000 tCO₂e (3.44%)
United States Steel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United States Steel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, United States Steel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,830,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,640 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,459.72 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
United States Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United States Steel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, United States Steel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,459.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 178.42, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does United States Steel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, United States Steel ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places United States Steel among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into United States Steel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, United States Steel reported a total carbon footprint of 43,326,327 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.32% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to United States Steel's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 52.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 40.89%.a