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Iron Ores
BR
updated 11 days ago

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio

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Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) is a leading player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1955, CBA has grown to become a significant force in the production and processing of aluminium, with major operations in São Paulo and Minas Gerais. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products, including primary aluminium, rolled products, and extrusions. CBA's unique approach to integrating its operations—from bauxite mining to aluminium production—ensures high-quality output and efficiency. With a strong market position, CBA has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in recycling and energy efficiency. As a key supplier in various sectors, including automotive and construction, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio continues to set industry standards while contributing to Brazil's economic growth.

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How does Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's score of 42 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (CBA) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,703,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,358,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,338,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through ambitious targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CBA aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of primary aluminium produced by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all other activities over the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, CBA targets a 13.5% reduction by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent organization, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, reflecting a structured approach to sustainability within the corporate family. CBA's initiatives align with industry standards aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2°C, showcasing its dedication to environmental responsibility in the aluminium sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,337,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
18,000,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
29,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's primary industry is Iron ores, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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