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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Aalborg Portland'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.
Industry Benchmark
Aalborg Portland's score of 36 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Aalborg Portland's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aalborg Portland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,251,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 2,204,784,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,707,237,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50,708,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 446,839,000 kg CO2e. Aalborg Portland has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively monitoring their emissions and have provided production emission factors, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company aims to improve its carbon footprint in the cement industry, which is known for its significant greenhouse gas emissions. For 2024, the company reported a production emission factor of about 574,000 kg CO2 per tonne of cement, reflecting ongoing efforts to address emissions in their operations. Overall, while Aalborg Portland has not set formal reduction targets, their emissions data suggests a focus on understanding and potentially mitigating their carbon impact in the future.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,341,964,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,230,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Aalborg Portland is not participating in any 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.
