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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alcoa's score of 28 is higher than 92% 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 significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 21,114,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 25,056,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to around 522,174,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the ongoing challenges Alcoa faces in managing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Historically, Alcoa's emissions have shown a trend of reduction over the years. For instance, in 2012, the total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 38,000,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to about 21,114,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a notable effort in reducing direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Despite these reductions, Alcoa has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported figures such as 4,350 kg CO2e per tonne for GHG emissions intensity in 2024. Alcoa's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although further clarity on specific reduction strategies would enhance its climate action narrative.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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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.
