USS Co Ltd

Common Name
USS
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Employees
1,175
Ticker
4732
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Uss Co. Ltd. is a prominent player in the Japanese steel industry, primarily operating as a steel trading company. With a focus on the distribution and processing of steel products, Uss Co. Ltd. plays...

USS's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, USS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, USS has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind USS’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. USS's Integrated Report 2024
a. USS's Integrated Report 2024
b. USS's Integrated Report 2022
b. USS's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into USS's Operational Emissions

No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for USS in 2024.

Insights into USS's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, USS reported 267,692 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 USS includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

USS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are USS's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, USS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 267,692 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has USS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, USS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 72.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), USS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that USS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into USS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2020, USS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,187 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 723 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. b

USS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)WSNSKYear: 2023Scope 1: 102,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,043Scope 1 Intensity: 14.48 tCO2e/$MZOZOYear: 2023Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,377Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ForestryYear: 2023Scope 1: 221,516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,255Scope 1 Intensity: 18.08 tCO2e/$MDaiichikoshoYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,089 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MMercariYear: 2024Scope 1: 353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,166Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MSanrioYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 545Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MRakuten GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,991 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MYokohama RubberYear: 2024Scope 1: 591,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,973Scope 1 Intensity: 84.75 tCO2e/$MMonotaROYear: 2023Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,798Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MKraftiaYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 23.78 tCO2e/$MKatitasYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 911Scope 1 Intensity: 2.63 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 83,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,879Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MResorttrustYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,275Scope 1 Intensity: 42.50 tCO2e/$MWWWacoal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,578 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,236Scope 1 Intensity: 1.28 tCO2e/$MBridgestoneYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,509,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,218Scope 1 Intensity: 53.49 tCO2e/$MNissan MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 442,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 83,768Scope 1 Intensity: 5.28 tCO2e/$MSSSuzuki MotorYear: 2023Scope 1: 410,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,847Scope 1 Intensity: 11.77 tCO2e/$MSankyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,181Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MLYYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MTakashimayaYear: 2022Scope 1: 19,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,585Scope 1 Intensity: 3.02 tCO2e/$MSkylark HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,984 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,509Scope 1 Intensity: 41.45 tCO2e/$MYamaha MotorYear: 2023Scope 1: 144,959 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,074Scope 1 Intensity: 8.49 tCO2e/$MSekisui HouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,919 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MMabuchi MotorYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$MUSSYear: 2020Scope 1: 5,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 723Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$M

How does USS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2020, USS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.98 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. b

Where does USS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2020, USS ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). b

USS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. b

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