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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.
+40 vs industry average
Companhia Brasileira De Aluminio’s score of 55 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 aluminium company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 1.29 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and 955.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, CBA's total emissions were approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e in 2024, about 2.7 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and roughly 2.71 billion kg CO2e in 2022. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 3.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.15 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 2.41 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. For 2020, total emissions were around 2.63 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 7.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1.49 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.26 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 9.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 25 million kg CO2e.
CBA has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce its climate impact. It aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium manufacture by 40% per tonne of primary aluminium by 2030, using a 2018 base year. For all other activities, CBA is committed to an absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35% over the same timeframe. Additionally, the company intends to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream and downstream transportation and distribution by 13.5% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. These near-term targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C" consistent with the SBTi framework.
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35% reduction in Scope 1
Brazilian aluminum company CBA commits to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from aluminum manufacture 40% per tonne of primary aluminum by…
2030
35% reduction in Scope 2
Brazilian aluminum company CBA commits to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from aluminum manufacture 40% per tonne of primary aluminum by…
2030
40% reduction in Scope 2
Brazilian aluminum company CBA commits to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from aluminum manufacture 40% per tonne of primary aluminum by…
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