Arauco
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Arauco's score of 36 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arauco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arauco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,375,978,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,583,403,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 300,137,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2,492,438,000 kg CO2e. Arauco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40.6% per bone dry ton by 2030, based on 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, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030. Furthermore, Arauco is committed to ensuring that 95.46% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments align with Arauco's participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its dedication to climate action within the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Arauco is committed to some 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.
