- Global average temperatures continue to rise, accompanied by an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Water shortages caused by changing climate patterns.
- Implementation of carbon fee mechanism and CBAM.
- Changes in steel demand from downstream customers.
China Steel Corporation (CSC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, China Steel Corporation (CSC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 16.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2M tCO2e/year. 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
16.8M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
2.8M m3/year
2023
Waste
517.2K tons/year
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). | 16.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 19.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by approximately 18.3% compared to the base year of 2018 (18,058,557 tonnes CO2e in 2023 vs. 22,100,460 tonnes CO2e in 2018).
- Completed 223 carbon reduction action plans in 2023, achieving a carbon reduction of 358,000 tonnes of CO2e/year.
- Recycling rate of processed water reached 98.5%.
- Percentage of CSC waste recycled: 94.9%
- Reduced particulate emissions by 121.0 tonnes, SOx by 803.6 tonnes, and NOx by 11.5 tonnes (accumulated since 2020).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 7% in 2025 (compared to 2018)
- Number of suppliers adopting the Supplier Code of Conduct ≥2,550
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by 25% in 2030 (compared to 2018)
- Number of suppliers adopting the Supplier Code of Conduct ≥3,700
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutral in 2050
- Number of suppliers adopting the Supplier Code of Conduct ≥4,500
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ProtectionOccupational Safety and HealthSocial ParticipationCorporate GovernanceValue Creation and Industry Chain Improvement