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 carbon emissions of approximately 15,570,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 530 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also contributing significantly. In 2023, the company disclosed emissions of about 25,560,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 25,056,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside a substantial Scope 3 emission total of approximately 522,174,000 kg CO2e. Alcoa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2025, using a 2005 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in GHG emission intensity from refining and smelting (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, with a further goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Interim targets include a 30% reduction by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030, both from a 2015 baseline. These commitments reflect Alcoa's dedication to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint across its global operations.
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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.
