- Increased volume of steel imports under unfavorable competitive conditions for domestic producers.
- Potential risks from adverse weather conditions impacting operations and financial performance (extreme weather, droughts, floods).
- Transition risks associated with evolving regulatory frameworks and carbon pricing mechanisms.
Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. – Usiminas
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. – Usiminas disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.4 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.15 million tCO2e (Mining). By scope: Scope 1: 4.74 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.0423 million tCO2e (Mining); Scope 2: 0.05 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.0086 million tCO2e (Mining); Scope 3: 0.61 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.1056 million tCO2e (Mining). 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.
GHG Emissions
5.4 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.15 million tCO2e (Mining)
2023
Water Usage
55.8K ML (Steelmaking) + 44.28 ML (Soluções Usiminas) + 4051.65 ML (Mining)
2023
Waste
60.3K tons (Steelmaking) + 25513.33 tons (Soluções Usiminas) + 8 tons (Mining)
2023
Energy Use
79.5M GJ (Steelmaking) + 62619.22 GJ (Soluções Usiminas) + 1340540 GJ (Mining)
2023
📊 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). | 4.74 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.0423 million tCO2e (Mining) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.05 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.0086 million tCO2e (Mining) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.61 million tCO2e (Steelmaking) + 0.1056 million tCO2e (Mining) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completion of Blast Furnace No. 3 refurbishment, resulting in significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sedimentable particles.
- Achieved 94.5% water recirculation rate in processes.
- Achieved 98% material efficiency.
- Repurposed over 2.7 million tons of waste at the Ipatinga plant, reducing stored liabilities by more than 430,000 tons.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions intensity by 15% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialEnvironmentalEconomic and Financial Performance