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.
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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, comprising 1,358,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,338,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,713,300,000 kg CO2e. CBA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium manufacturing by 40% per tonne of primary aluminium by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions for all other activities over the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, CBA aims for a 13.5% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 base year, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream and downstream transportation and distribution. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. CBA's commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aluminium industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,337,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 29,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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