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Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio'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.

57

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio's score of 57 is higher than 100% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 2,703,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,358,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,338,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, were about 7,100,000 kg CO2e. CBA has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of primary aluminium produced, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, CBA is committed to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all other activities over the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, CBA targets a 13.5% reduction by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect CBA's commitment to sustainability and climate action, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Scope 1
1,337,000,000
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Scope 2
18,000,000
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Scope 3
29,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio 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

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