Alrosa, officially known as Alrosa Company Limited, is a leading diamond mining company headquartered in Russia (RU). Established in 1992, Alrosa has grown to become a dominant player in the global diamond industry, primarily operating in the Yakutia region and the Arkhangelsk region. The company is renowned for its extensive diamond exploration, mining, and sales, offering a unique portfolio of high-quality rough diamonds. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Alrosa has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest diamond producers by volume worldwide. Its core services encompass the entire diamond value chain, from extraction to distribution, setting it apart through innovative techniques and responsible sourcing. Alrosa's market position is further solidified by its notable achievements in transparency and ethical mining practices, making it a trusted name in the diamond sector.
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In 2023, Alrosa, headquartered in Russia, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company’s total emissions included approximately 557,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 1,408,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, leading to a combined total of about 1,991,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 597,200,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 18,080,000 kg CO2e. Alrosa's emissions intensity for its diamond mining and processing operations is reported at 23.0 kg CO2e per carat for Scope 1 in 2023. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Public Joint Stock Company ALROSA. As the diamond mining industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, Alrosa's current emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 924,400,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Alrosa has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

