Aalborg Portland
Aalborg Portland, a leading name in the cement industry, is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark (DK). Founded in 1889, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality cement and related products, serving major operational regions across Europe and beyond. Specialising in innovative cement solutions, Aalborg Portland is renowned for its unique white cement, which is widely used in architectural applications and decorative projects. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing product performance. With a strong focus on research and development, Aalborg Portland continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to the construction sector while prioritising environmental responsibility.
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Aalborg Portland's score of 35 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aalborg Portland's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aalborg Portland reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 600,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 50,708,000 kg CO2e. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of around 446,839,000 kg CO2e. This marks a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 1,707,237,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Aalborg Portland has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company emitted about 2,204,784,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 50,708,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of approximately 446,839,000 kg CO2e. By 2022, Scope 1 emissions had decreased significantly, indicating progress in their sustainability efforts. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Aalborg Portland continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported figures of approximately 803,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cement produced in 2023, compared to 728,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. The company is actively working towards enhancing its environmental performance in the cement industry, aligning with broader climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,341,964,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,230,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aalborg Portland 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.
