Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Arauco
Public Profile
Research Pending

This profile hasn't yet passed our validation checks

Submit your email to push it up the queue

We'll prioritize this organization's research and notify you when detailed sustainability data becomes available.

Wood Products Other Than Furniture
CL
updated a day ago

Arauco

Company website

Arauco, officially known as Empresas Arauco, is a leading player in the forestry and wood products industry, headquartered in Concepción, Chile (CL). Founded in 1970, the company has established a strong presence across South America, with significant operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Arauco is renowned for its sustainable forestry practices and innovative wood-based products, including plywood, particleboard, and cellulose pulp, which cater to diverse markets. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Arauco has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of advanced production technologies and certifications in sustainable forestry management. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its quality and sustainability initiatives, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking eco-friendly solutions in the wood products sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Arauco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wood Products Other Than Furniture industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Arauco's score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Arauco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arauco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,135,108,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,474,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 284,509,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,376,207,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 5,888,883,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,811,948,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 300,892,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,776,044,000 kg CO2e. Arauco is committed to significant emissions reductions, aiming for a 40.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per dry ton of wood by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. This translates to an absolute reduction of approximately 40.4%. Additionally, the company targets a 35.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Arauco has also pledged that 95.46% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. The company is certified as carbon neutral and has set a goal to reduce emissions by more than 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. These commitments are part of Arauco's broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate its dedication to sustainable practices in the forestry and paper products sector. It is important to note that Arauco's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., reflecting the corporate family's overall performance in emissions reporting and climate commitments.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2017201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,241,591,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
472,196,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,505,345,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arauco's primary industry is Wood and products of wood and cork (except furniture); articles of straw and plaiting materials (20), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Arauco is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Arauco is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Canfor

CA
•
Wood and products of wood and cork (except furniture); articles of straw and plaiting materials (20)
Updated 17 days ago

Smurfit Westrock

US
•
Paper and paper products
Updated 2 days ago

Stora Enso

FI
•
Other business services (74)
Updated about 6 hours ago

Cascades

CA
•
Paper and paper products
Updated about 14 hours ago

CMPC Celulose Riograndense Ltda.

BR
•
Pulp
Updated 17 days ago

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

CL
•
Plastics, basic
Updated 12 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251007.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy