Alumina Limited, a prominent player in the aluminium industry, is headquartered in Australia and operates primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a leader in bauxite mining and alumina refining, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative technologies. With a commitment to producing high-quality alumina, Alumina Limited stands out for its strategic partnerships and investments in advanced refining processes. The company’s core products include alumina, which is essential for aluminium production, and it has achieved significant milestones in operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. Recognised for its strong market position, Alumina Limited continues to contribute to the global aluminium supply chain, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable and responsible industry leader.
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Alumina Limited's score of 11 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Alumina Limited reported a total of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity related to its EcoLum production, with a broader Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of about 5,170,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global smelting and refining operations by 2050. This includes interim targets of a 30% reduction by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030, both measured against a 2015 baseline. In previous years, Alumina's emissions were significantly higher, with 2021 figures showing total emissions of approximately 11,549,603,000 kg CO2e, which included 7,707,201,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,842,402,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 40,857,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company is currently classified as a current subsidiary of Alcoa Limited, which influences its sustainability reporting and targets. Alumina's commitment to reducing emissions is part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability, reflecting the increasing pressure on companies to address climate change proactively. The company's targets are aligned with industry standards and demonstrate a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the coming years.
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2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,839,115,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,294,543,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 37,580,101,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Alumina Limited 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.