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 reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Alcoa Inc. reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 18,500,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, leading to a total of approximately 12,133,658,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions reached around 40,700,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. In 2019, Alcoa's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of around 12,540,803,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 37,289,281,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding its sustainability goals. Alcoa's emissions intensity for smelting has shown variability, with figures ranging from approximately 4,200 kg CO2e per tonne in 2017 to about 5,980 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019. Overall, while Alcoa Inc. has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for more robust climate action strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
