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Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited

Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited, a prominent player in the global aluminium industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established as part of the larger Rio Tinto Group, the company has carved out a significant presence in key operational regions, including Australia, Canada, and South Africa. Founded in the early 20th century, Rio Tinto Aluminium has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in sustainable aluminium production. The company is renowned for its core products, which include high-quality aluminium ingots and alloys, distinguished by their innovative production methods and commitment to environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Rio Tinto Aluminium is recognised for its contributions to the industry, including leadership in sustainable practices and a focus on reducing carbon emissions. This commitment not only enhances its reputation but also sets a benchmark for excellence in the aluminium sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited'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.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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

Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited's score of 46 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 572,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3, alongside 23,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a continued reliance on upstream activities, with significant emissions stemming from the processing of sold products (about 399,900 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 15,200 kg CO2e). Over the years, the company has shown a slight fluctuation in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 24,400 kg CO2e in 2018 to 23,300 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 9,300 kg CO2e in 2018 to 9,300 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions have varied, peaking at approximately 583,900 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the industry context. As the aluminium sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, Rio Tinto's future strategies will be crucial in addressing climate change and achieving sustainability goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rio Tinto Aluminium Holdings (UK) Limited is not participating in any 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
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