Alcoa Inc.
Alcoa Inc., officially known as Alcoa Corporation, is a leading player in the global 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. The company focuses on the entire aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining to the production of finished aluminium products. Alcoa's core offerings include aluminium smelting, casting, and rolling, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. With a strong market position, Alcoa has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the first companies to adopt environmentally responsible practices in aluminium manufacturing. Its dedication to innovation and efficiency continues to set Alcoa apart in a competitive landscape.
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Alcoa Inc.'s score of 21 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alcoa Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
As of 2020, Alcoa Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,336,580,000 kg CO2e, which includes 18,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 40,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Alcoa has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2019, the company recorded total emissions of about 125,408,030,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions in 2020. The emissions intensity for smelting has varied, with a reported intensity of 5,980 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019 and 5,080 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020. Despite these figures, Alcoa has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the challenges of reducing emissions in the aluminium industry, which is known for its significant carbon output.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 17,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Alcoa Inc. 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.
