Worthington Steel Inc

Common Name
Worthington Steel
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
5,000
Ticker
WS
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a leading steel processing company based in Columbus, Ohio, known for its role as an independent, intermediate processor of carbon flat-rolled steel. Its primary function is...

Worthington Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Worthington 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Worthington Steel 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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a. Worthington Steel's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Worthington Steel's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Worthington Steel's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Worthington Steel amounted to 191,277 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Worthington Steel decreased by 2.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Worthington Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Worthington Steel's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Worthington Steel were 97,988 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Worthington Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Worthington Steel's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Worthington Steel's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Worthington Steel's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Worthington Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89,533 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 93,289 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Worthington Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Worthington Steel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Worthington Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Worthington Steel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Worthington Steel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Worthington Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Worthington Steel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Worthington Steel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Worthington Steel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Worthington Steel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 97,988 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,093 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Worthington Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,000200,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SWKoppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MRelianceYear: 2023Scope 1: 186,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,806Scope 1 Intensity: 12.56 tCO2e/$MCompass Minerals InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 223,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,117Scope 1 Intensity: 200.05 tCO2e/$MSSR MiningYear: 2023Scope 1: 315,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,427Scope 1 Intensity: 221.06 tCO2e/$MGreen PlainsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,205,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,296Scope 1 Intensity: 365.62 tCO2e/$MSSSimpson ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MMetallusYear: 2023Scope 1: 315,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,362Scope 1 Intensity: 231.21 tCO2e/$MKnife RiverYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,493 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,899Scope 1 Intensity: 132.63 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 351,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,170Scope 1 Intensity: 162.03 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MCleveland-CliffsYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,996Scope 1 Intensity: 1,268.41 tCO2e/$MSteel DynamicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,750,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,795Scope 1 Intensity: 146.33 tCO2e/$MCommercial MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,038,806 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,926Scope 1 Intensity: 131.06 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MMartin Marietta MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 443.70 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2023Scope 1: 105,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,551Scope 1 Intensity: 29.75 tCO2e/$MSylvamoYear: 2024Scope 1: 699,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,773Scope 1 Intensity: 185.41 tCO2e/$MWWWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Worthington Steel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 162.03 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Worthington Steel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Worthington Steel ranked 5 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Worthington Steel among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

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