Reliance Steel
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the metals service centre industry. Founded in 1939, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America and beyond. Reliance Steel is renowned for its extensive range of products and services, specialising in the distribution of steel, aluminium, and other metals, alongside value-added processing capabilities. What sets Reliance Steel apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse industries such as construction, aerospace, and automotive. With a robust market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its product offerings. Reliance Steel continues to be a trusted partner in the metals industry, recognised for its reliability and expertise.
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Reliance Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Reliance Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 302,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 186,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 116,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were about 184,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions remained consistent at approximately 116,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Reliance Steel has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Reliance Steel's revenue for 2023 was approximately USD 14.81 billion, which correlates with its emissions intensity metrics. The company has not established any formal climate pledges or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), suggesting that while it is aware of its emissions, it may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 192,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 126,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reliance Steel 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.
