Aurubis AG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading global player in the non-ferrous metals industry. Founded in 1866, the company has established itself as a key provider of copper and copper products, serving various sectors including electrical engineering, construction, and automotive industries. With a strong operational presence across Europe and North America, Aurubis is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include high-quality copper cathodes, rolled products, and wire rods, distinguished by their exceptional purity and performance. Aurubis has achieved significant milestones, including its status as one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, reinforcing its market position. The company’s dedication to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship further enhances its reputation as a trusted leader in the metals sector.
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In 2024, Aurubis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 522,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,457,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 5,610,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were approximately 564,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 613,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Aurubis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of copper cathode produced by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also implementing projects to enhance energy efficiency, with a goal of achieving a total project-related reduction of 100,000 tonnes CO2e, of which 87.9% has already been achieved. Furthermore, Aurubis is committed to carbon-neutral production before 2050, with interim goals to be carbon-neutral well before that date. Overall, Aurubis is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its climate commitments and progress.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 508,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,014,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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