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Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), headquartered in Brazil, is a prominent player in the iron ores industry, specialising in the production of aluminium and its derivatives. Established in 1955, CBA has grown to become a leader in the Brazilian market, with significant operations in key regions such as São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
CBA's core offerings include primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, and various value-added products, distinguished by their high quality and sustainability practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods, positioning itself as a responsible industry leader. With a strong commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio continues to solidify its market position, contributing significantly to Brazil's industrial landscape.
+41 vs industry average
Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio’s score of 57 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iron Ores is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Iron Ores industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio (CBA), a Brazilian iron ores company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises about 1.29 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 955.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.34 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 7.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 974.6 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, CBA recorded total emissions of approximately 2.70 billion kg CO2e, consisting of about 1.36 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1.34 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
CBA has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce its environmental impact, which are consistent with limiting warming to well-below 2°C. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from aluminium manufacture by 40% per tonne of primary aluminium by 2030, using a 2018 base year. Additionally, CBA commits to an absolute reduction of 35% in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for all other activities over the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, CBA targets an absolute reduction of 13.5% by 2030, compared to a 2019 base year. These targets, including biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, are directly disclosed by Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio.
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35% reduction in Scope 1
CBA also commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for all other activities 35% over the same timeframe*. *The target boundary…
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35% reduction in Scope 2
CBA also commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for all other activities 35% over the same timeframe*. *The target boundary…
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13.5% reduction in scope 3 total
CBA also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel_x0002_and energy-related activities and up…
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