Aurubis
Aurubis AG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading global player in the non-ferrous metals industry. Founded in 1866, the company has established itself as a key provider of copper and copper products, serving various sectors including electrical engineering, construction, and automotive industries. With a strong operational presence across Europe and North America, Aurubis is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include high-quality copper cathodes, rolled products, and wire rods, distinguished by their exceptional purity and performance. Aurubis has achieved significant milestones, including its status as one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, reinforcing its market position. The company’s dedication to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship further enhances its reputation as a trusted leader in the metals sector.
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Aurubis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aurubis reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,561,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 561,000,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 522,000,000 kg CO2e; Scope 3: 4,457,000,000 kg CO2e). This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were 564,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 613,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The total emissions for 2023 were approximately 5,647,000,000 kg CO2e. Aurubis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 24% per ton of copper cathode by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also implemented projects to enhance energy efficiency, achieving a project-related reduction of 100,000 tonnes CO2e, with 87.9% of this target already met by 2023. Furthermore, Aurubis has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality well before 2050, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices in the mining and metals sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 508,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,014,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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