Alcoa
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 2023, Alcoa reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 21114000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 25056000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 522174000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint across its operations. Alcoa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 compared to a 2005 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity from refining and smelting (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025, with a longer-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has made progress towards these goals, achieving a 25.1% reduction in GHG emission intensity in 2022 from a 2015 baseline. Alcoa's initiatives also include a commitment to reduce the energy intensity of its Global Primary Products by 10% by 2020 and 15% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability. Overall, Alcoa's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to reducing its carbon emissions and aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alcoa 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.
