Nippon Steel and JFE Lag Globally in Decarbonization; International NGO Releases Corporate Ranking
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- Nippon Steel and JFE Lag Globally in Decarbonization; International NGO Releases Corporate Ranking
- According to SteelWatch's first scorecard, Nippon Steel and JFE Steel ranked 17th and 12th respectively out of 18 global steelmakers, criticized for their continued reliance on coal and lack of readiness for decarbonization.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Tue Mar 31 2026 17:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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According to SteelWatch's first scorecard, Nippon Steel and JFE Steel ranked 17th and 12th respectively out of 18 global steelmakers, criticized for their continued reliance on coal and lack of readiness for decarbonization.
- Citation
- Nippon Steel and JFE Lag Globally in Decarbonization; International NGO Releases Corporate Ranking (Tue Mar 31 2026 17:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
- Source
- PR TIMES
- Date
- Tue Mar 31 2026 17:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
According to SteelWatch's first scorecard, Nippon Steel and JFE Steel ranked 17th and 12th respectively out of 18 global steelmakers, criticized for their continued reliance on coal and lack of readiness for decarbonization.
AI Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How did Japanese companies rank in the SteelWatch ranking?
- A: Among the 18 companies, Nippon Steel ranked 17th and JFE Steel ranked 12th, both placing low.
- Q: Why are Japanese steel manufacturers rated low?
- A: Because they have not phased out high-emission blast furnaces and continue to focus on extending their lifespan and coal dependency.
- Q: Overall, are the surveyed companies adequately prepared for decarbonization?
- A: None of the 18 companies surveyed have made adequate preparations for the transition to decarbonization.