Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA USIMINAS
Usiminas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Usiminas 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).
However, Usiminas has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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 | ||||
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 Usiminas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Usiminas amounted to 4,840,900 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 Usiminas decreased by 14.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Usiminas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Usiminas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Usiminas were 4,782,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Usiminas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Usiminas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Usiminas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Usiminas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Usiminas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,600 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Usiminas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Usiminas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 73.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Usiminas's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 15.07% 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 Usiminas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Usiminas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Usiminas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Usiminas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Usiminas reported 715,600 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 Usiminas includes a breakdown across 0 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
Usiminas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Usiminas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Usiminas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 715,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Usiminas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Usiminas's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Usiminas's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 27.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into Usiminas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Usiminas reported a total carbon footprint of 5,556,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.33% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Usiminas's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 86.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 12.88%. a