Alcoa Sustainability Profile
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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Alcoa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alcoa reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 530 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 15.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year. Alcoa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. To support this goal, the company has established interim targets to reduce GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. In 2023, Alcoa's emissions included approximately 52.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3, alongside 21.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company is actively working towards aligning its GHG emissions reduction targets with the 'well below 2°C' pathway, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. These initiatives demonstrate Alcoa's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000 | 000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Alcoa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Alcoa's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 2% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 61% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Alcoa's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Alcoa has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
