Public Profile

Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), stands as a leader in the aluminium industry, renowned for its innovative approach and sustainable practices. Founded in 2013 through the merger of Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) and Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), EGA has rapidly established itself as one of the largest aluminium producers in the world, with significant operations in the Middle East. EGA's core business areas include the production of high-quality aluminium products, such as primary aluminium and value-added products, which are distinguished by their exceptional quality and sustainability. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, making it a pioneer in environmentally responsible aluminium production. With a strong market position and notable achievements, EGA continues to drive advancements in the aluminium sector, contributing to the UAE's economic growth and global competitiveness.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Emirates Global Aluminium'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Aluminium Mining 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Emirates Global Aluminium's score of 20 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

Emirates Global Aluminium's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) reported carbon emissions of approximately 21,412,603,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources. This figure highlights the company's ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. In previous years, EGA's emissions included 20,928,880,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 21,320,012,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a relatively stable emission level in recent years. EGA has disclosed emissions across various scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 3. For instance, in 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 21,120,167,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 10,960,000,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services. Despite the substantial emissions figures, EGA has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. EGA's emissions intensity for its metal production is reported at approximately 8,120 kg CO2e per tonne, reflecting its operational efficiency in the aluminium sector. The company remains engaged in sustainability practices, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available data.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
20,362,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
364,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000
000,000
-
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emirates Global Aluminium's primary industry is Aluminium ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Emirates Global Aluminium is headquartered in AE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Emirates Global Aluminium is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

Was this information valuable to you?

Similar Organizations

Yunnan Aluminium Co., Ltd.

CN
Other non-ferrous metal products
Updated about 1 month ago

China Hongqiao

CN
Aluminium ores and concentrates
Updated 3 days ago

Alcoa Inc.

US
Other transport equipment (35)
Updated about 1 month ago

Hydro

NO
Electricity by hydro
Updated about 9 hours ago

Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited

GB
Real estate services (70)
Updated 4 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers