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Rautaruukki Corporation

Rautaruukki Corporation, commonly known as Ruukki, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Finland (FI) that operates primarily in the steel and construction industries. Founded in 1960, Ruukki has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality steel products and solutions, serving various sectors including construction, automotive, and energy. With a strong presence in Northern Europe and significant operations across Central and Eastern Europe, Ruukki is renowned for its innovative steel solutions, including advanced structural steel and tailored steel products. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the market, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking reliable and environmentally friendly materials. Ruukki's notable achievements include its robust market position and recognition for excellence in product quality and customer service.

DitchCarbon Score

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Rautaruukki Corporation's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rautaruukki Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Rautaruukki Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,844,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,145,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2019, the corporation reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5,604,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial carbon footprint associated with its operations, particularly in the steel production sector, which is known for its high emissions intensity. Despite the high emissions figures, Rautaruukki Corporation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Rautaruukki Corporation's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the steel industry in reducing carbon footprints, underscoring the importance of developing robust climate action plans to mitigate environmental impact.

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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
5,604,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rautaruukki Corporation's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rautaruukki Corporation is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rautaruukki Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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