United States Steel Corp.
Latest Sustainability Reporting
(July 2024)
2023 Sustainability Report Infographics
(July 2024)
2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report (June 2023)
Highlights
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 19.6% (2018 baseline).
- Permanently shut down the three oldest coke batteries at its Clairton Plant.
- USSK subsidiary rebuilt one of its hot blast stoves, which is projected to reduce about 90,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.
- Recycled over 5.2 million metric tons of purchased and produced steel scrap in 2023.
- Converted two locomotives from diesel to electric power, becoming the first industrial company to use battery-powered locomotives.
- Received an innovation award from the World Steel Association for developing a new durable single phase steel that reduces CO2 emissions by more than 82% when compared to integrated steel manufacturing.
- Representation for people of color in Senior Manager and above increased to 7.8% in 2023 from its 7.6% baseline in 2022.
- Supported 100% equity in pay, promotion, and performance management.
Recent News
2024
U.S. STEEL / CARBONFREE — Announced a new agreement for CarbonFree to capture and mineralize up to 50,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from U.S. Steel’s facility in Gary, Indiana. The CO2 will be converted into calcium carbonate, used to create many products. Operations are projected to begin in 2026, with a 20-year term. (April 2024)
Joined the CEF member network in January!
2022
Trane Technologies – Announced it would purchase low-carbon steel from Nucor and U.S. Steel, covering 20% of Trane’s annual steel purchases, and reducing annual CO2 emissions by nearly 16,000 metric tons. The steel will be used to build high-efficiency heat pumps and air conditioners for homes, and thermal management systems for commercial buildings such as schools and data centers. (Nov 2022)
Broke ground on a $3 billion sustainable steel mill in Arkansas. It will feature two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) capable of producing 3 million tons of steel per year and will be the first mill in the country to use endless casting and rolling technology with “significant” energy and efficiency benefits. (Feb 2022)
2021
Announced it will partner with oil and gas producer Equinor U.S. Holdings Inc. to explore the potential for carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen development in Appalachia. (July 2021)
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