Rusal
Rusal, officially known as United Company Rusal, is a leading global aluminium producer headquartered in Russia. Established in 2000, Rusal has grown to become a key player in the aluminium industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to aluminium production, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Rusal's core products include primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, and value-added products, which are distinguished by their high quality and eco-friendly production methods. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in low-carbon aluminium technologies, positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainable practices within the sector. With a strong market presence, Rusal continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its status as a leader in the global aluminium market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Rusal's score of 28 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rusal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rusal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,059,980,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 422,506,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and the remainder for Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and reporting emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Rusal's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 11,041,771,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,899,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 494,921,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions reached approximately 40,576,394,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years. Rusal has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the aluminium production sector, which is known for its high emissions intensity. Overall, while Rusal's emissions data reflects a substantial output, the absence of clear reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,064,796,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,633,524,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,945,225,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Rusal is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
