- Reducing GHG emissions further to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Increasing renewable energy usage
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 2.8M tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.3M tCO2e; Scope 3: 4.0M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
10%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.8M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.0M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.0M tCO2e (companywide) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 20% reduction in steel mills’ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity since 2018
- 10% use of renewable electricity at steel mills
- 100% of steel mill production utilizes Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology
- 13.4M tons of ferrous scrap reintroduced into the manufacturing life cycle
- 1.1B pounds of nonferrous scrap reintroduced into the manufacturing life cycle
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce steel mills’ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity by 20% by 2025 (achieved)
- Increase renewable electrical energy use to 10% at steel mills by 2025 (achieved)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable electricity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral steel mills by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity & InclusionCommunity EngagementCircular Economy