Alcoa
Alcoa Corporation, commonly referred to as Alcoa, is a leading player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1888, Alcoa has established itself as a pioneer in aluminium production and innovation, with significant operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. Specialising in the extraction, refining, and production of aluminium, Alcoa offers a diverse range of products, including aluminium sheets, plates, and extrusions. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques, which set its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Alcoa has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the first companies to develop a fully integrated aluminium supply chain. Its dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship continues to drive its success in the global aluminium sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alcoa's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alcoa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alcoa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 767,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 229,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. Over the years, Alcoa has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2012, the total emissions were about 38,000,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a reduction in emissions intensity over time. The company has consistently reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 4,150 kg CO2e per tonne for smelting in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve efficiency. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Alcoa's commitment to sustainability is evident through its continuous monitoring and reporting of emissions across all scopes. The company aims to enhance its operational efficiency and reduce its environmental impact in alignment with industry standards.
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Get Started| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Alcoa is not committed to any 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.
