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Rusal, officially known as United Company Rusal, is a leading player in the aluminium and aluminium products industry, headquartered in Russia. Established in 2000, Rusal has grown to become one of the largest aluminium producers globally, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The company is renowned for its production of primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, and value-added products, which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative manufacturing processes. Rusal's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing production capabilities. With a strong focus on research and development, Rusal continues to set benchmarks in the aluminium sector, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in various industries.
40
DitchCarbon score
+22 vs industry average
Rusal’s score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Aluminum Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.089
20182025
The Aluminum Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rusal's reported carbon emissions
Rusal, an Aluminium and aluminium products company headquartered in RU, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as 9,368,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as 425,292,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 422,506,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 8,899,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 494,921,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Rusal's Scope 1 emissions were around 8,868,230,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 596,093,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, the company's total emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3) were approximately 38,609,817,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 8,915,130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 820,515,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17,865,621,000 kg CO2e.
Rusal has set several climate commitments. It aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Specific GHG emissions (Scope 1) are targeted for a 25% reduction by 2032 and a 47% reduction by 2050, both against a 2022 baseline. The company has also set a strategic objective to reduce the direct specific emissions of aluminium production (Scope 1 intensity) by 15% by 2025 compared to 2014. For alumina production, it aims to reduce direct specific emissions (Scope 2 intensity) by 10% by 2025 compared to 2014. Additionally, Rusal targets a 35% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Notably, a previous strategic objective to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelters by 50% by 2015 compared to 1990 has been achieved and maintained below the specified level. Emissions data for 2019, 2018, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 1990 are also available, specifically for Scope 1 emissions in most of these years, with 2018 also including Scope 2 and Scope 3 data.
Rusal's climate commitments, including SBTi targets and RTZ initiative sources, are cascaded from its parent company, En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company. However, its CDP reporting and performance data are directly from United Company RUSAL, International Public Joint-Stock Company.
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Rusal’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock CompanySee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Not active
The Climate Pledge
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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock CompanySee details
Active
RE 100
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Not active
Climate Action 100
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