Arauco S.A.
Arauco S.A., a leading player in the forestry and wood products industry, is 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 implementation of advanced technologies in its production processes. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings and has positioned itself as a key supplier in the global market, contributing to sustainable development while meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly materials.
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Arauco S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
Arauco S.A., headquartered in Chile, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets for the coming years. Arauco is committed to achieving a reduction of 40.6% in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per bone dry ton by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment translates to an approximate 40.4% absolute reduction in emissions. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations, by 35.1% per bone dry ton within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Arauco has pledged that by 2027, 95.46% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions from investments, will have science-based targets in place. This initiative reflects Arauco's commitment to a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction across its value chain. In the long term, Arauco has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. These targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C, demonstrating Arauco's proactive stance in addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector.
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