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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Aurubis's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aurubis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aurubis AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 613,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,630,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, alongside a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of copper cathode produced by the same year. The company has consistently worked towards lowering its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted over the years. For instance, in 2016, Aurubis reported Scope 1 emissions of 508,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 1,014,000,000 kg CO2e. By 2022, these figures had improved, with Scope 1 emissions at 555,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 679,000,000 kg CO2e. Aurubis's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively engaged in initiatives to enhance sustainability within the mining and metals sector, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
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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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,014,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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