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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alcoa's score of 23 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alcoa's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Alcoa's carbon emissions data indicates a total of approximately 21,114,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 25,056,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions for this year, but previous years show significant contributions from various categories, including purchased goods and services. In 2022, Alcoa reported approximately 16,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were around 20,800,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the provided data. Alcoa's emissions intensity for smelting has shown a gradual decrease over the years, with a reported intensity of about 4,150 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. This reflects the company's ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in its operations. Overall, while Alcoa has made strides in emissions reporting and intensity reduction, specific reduction targets or commitments have not been outlined in the available information. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact within the aluminium industry.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Alcoa 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.
