Alrosa
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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Alrosa's score of 13 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alrosa's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Alrosa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,097,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,319,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 180,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 597,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2021, where total emissions were about 2,168,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,348,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 190,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 629,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Alrosa has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 924,400,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 1,348,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it made any formal climate pledges. Alrosa's emissions intensity for diamond mining and processing operations has been reported at approximately 20 kg CO2e per carat in 2020 and 2021, increasing to about 21 kg CO2e per carat in 2022. The company continues to operate within the diamond mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the need for robust climate commitments and reduction strategies in the industry.
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Add to project| 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 |
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