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 75% 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
In 2020, Alcoa Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,133,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources combined. The company’s emissions profile includes 18,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 40,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which primarily encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Alcoa has shown a trend in its emissions data. For instance, in 2019, the total emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 were about 12,540,803,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions in 2020 compared to the previous year. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Alcoa's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or specific reduction initiatives at this time. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact and the importance of sustainability in the aluminium industry.
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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 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.
