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Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio Sustainability Profile

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Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) is a leading player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1955, CBA has grown to become a significant force in the production and processing of aluminium, with major operations in São Paulo and Minas Gerais. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products, including primary aluminium, rolled products, and extrusions. CBA's unique approach to integrating its operations—from bauxite mining to aluminium production—ensures high-quality output and efficiency. With a strong market position, CBA has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in recycling and energy efficiency. As a key supplier in various sectors, including automotive and construction, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio continues to set industry standards while contributing to Brazil's economic growth.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's score of 42 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (CBA) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,703,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,358,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,338,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through ambitious targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CBA aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of primary aluminium produced by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all other activities within the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation and distribution, CBA targets a 13.5% reduction by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. These targets reflect CBA's alignment with global climate goals, specifically aiming to limit warming to well below 2°C. The company’s emissions data and reduction commitments are cascaded from its parent organization, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its operations.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,063,900,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
7,400,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,490,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's primary industry is Iron Ores, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's Location?

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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 Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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